by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at South Plains College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at South Plains 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 9,310 undergraduate students at South Plains College is 434 . 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 25 to 1 which places South Plains College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at South Plains College , there are 25 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (60.0% ) 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 South Plains College compares to the national average
South Plains College offers 73 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 53 majors within 28 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, South Plains College awarded 994 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 439 | 0 | 439 |
| Nursing | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Business Administration & Management | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 52 | 0 | 52 |
Find out what South Plains College's top fields of study and majors are