by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Polk State College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Polk State College this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 10,591 undergraduate students at Polk State College is 421 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 24 to 1 which places Polk State College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Polk State College , there are 24 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (38.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Polk State College compares to the national average
Polk State College offers 32 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 19 majors within 11 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Polk State College awarded 2,112 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,307 | 0 | 1,307 |
| Business Administration & Management | 40 | 238 | 278 |
| Nursing | 142 | 87 | 229 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 23 | 45 | 68 |
| Allied Health Professions | 62 | 0 | 62 |
Find out what Polk State College's top fields of study and majors are