by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Prairie State College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Prairie 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 3,946 undergraduate students at Prairie State College is 263 . 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 13 to 1 which makes Prairie State College better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Prairie State College , there are 13 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (30.0% ) 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 Prairie State College compares to the national average
Prairie State College offers 26 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 24 majors within 15 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Prairie State College awarded 391 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 255 | 0 | 255 |
| Nursing | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Dental Support Services | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Computer Information Systems | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Find out what Prairie State College's top fields of study and majors are