by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at West Valley College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at West Valley 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 7,823 undergraduate students at West Valley College is 383 . 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 22 to 1 which places West Valley College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at West Valley College , there are 22 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 West Valley College compares to the national average
West Valley College offers 58 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 47 majors within 25 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, West Valley College awarded 857 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 232 | 0 | 232 |
| Business Administration & Management | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| Economics | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| General Psychology | 55 | 0 | 55 |
Find out what West Valley College's top fields of study and majors are