by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at River Parishes Community College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at River Parishes Community 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 3,470 undergraduate students at River Parishes Community College is 118 . 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 33 to 1 which places River Parishes Community College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at River Parishes Community College , there are 33 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A significant percentage of the instructors (41.0% ) 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 River Parishes Community College compares to the national average
River Parishes Community College offers 8 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 7 majors within 5 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, River Parishes Community College awarded 326 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 127 | 0 | 127 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| General Education | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Find out what River Parishes Community College's top fields of study and majors are