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ACSA Research - March 2019

ACSA Institutional Data Report

ACSA Institutional Data Report2

Introduction

Report Summary

Founded in 1912 to advance the quality of architectural education, the Association of Collegiate Schools

of Architecture (ACSA) represents all accredited programs and their faculty across the United States

and Canada, as well as nonaccredited and international affiliate members around the world. The

ACSA Institutional Data Report combined data collected by ACSA with data reported to the National

Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System (IPEDS),

the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and other architecture organizations to

investigate current and historical metrics of institutional effectiveness and begin to allow for peer institu-

tion comparisons. The report details more than 530 architecture degree programs at 148 institutions in-

cluding trends in student enrollment, an index of schools by program size, statistics on college entrance

examinations, and regional reporting on student faculty ratios and on-time graduation rates.

Read more at acsa-arch.org/institutional-data.


LIST OF PROGRAMS

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Alfred State SUNY College of Technology

Arizona State University

Auburn University

Ball State University

Bowling Green State University

Carleton University

Clemson University

Dalhousie University

Florida A&M University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Iowa State University

Kent State University

Laurentian University

Louisiana Tech University

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

McGill University

Miami University

Montana State University

Morgan State University

New Jersey Institute of Technology

North Carolina State University

North Dakota State University

The Ohio State University

Portland State University

Prairie View A&M University

Ryerson University

South Dakota State University

Southern Illinois University

Temple University

Texas A&M University

Texas Tech University

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Université de Montréal

University at Buffalo, SUNY

University of Arkansas

University of British Columbia

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Los Angeles

University of Cincinnati

University of Colorado, Denver

University of Florida

University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Houston

University of Idaho

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

University of Kansas

University of Kentucky

University of Louisiana - Lafayette

University of Maine at Augusta

University of Manitoba

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

University of Memphis

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of New Mexico

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of Oklahoma

University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at San Antonio

University of the District of Columbia

University of Toronto

University of Utah

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Waterloo

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Washington State University

PUBLIC (n=74)

Preprofessional Degree Programs (BA or BS in Architecture)

Academy of Art University

Andrews University

Boston Architectural College

California Baptist University

The Catholic University of America

Cornell University

Drury University

Jefferson | Philadelphia University + Thomas

Jefferson University

Judson University

Lawrence Technological University

Marywood University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology

NewSchool of Architecture and Design

Northeastern University

Norwich University

Parsons School of Design

Princeton University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rhode Island School of Design

Rice University

Roger Williams University

Savannah College of Art and Design

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Tulane University

University of Detroit, Mercy

University of Hartford

University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern California

Washington University in St. Louis

Wentworth Institute of Technology

PRIVATE (n=31)


LIST OF PROGRAMS

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Bachelor of Architecture Degree Programs (B.Arch)

Alfred State SUNY College of Technology *

Auburn University

California Polytechnic State University

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

City College of New York


Florida Atlantic University


Kendall College of Art and Design

Kennesaw State University

Louisiana State University

Mississippi State University



Oklahoma State University

Pennsylvania State University

Université Laval

University of Arizona



University of Maine at Augusta *



University of Oregon

University of Tennessee - Knoxville


Virginia Tech

PUBLIC (n=27)


American University in Dubai *

American University of Sharjah


California College of the Arts

Carnegie Mellon University

The Cooper Union

Cornell University

Drexel University

Dunwoody College of Technology *

Howard University

Illinois Institute of Technology

Jefferson | Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson

University

Marywood University



Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico

Pratt Institute



Rice University

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Syracuse University

Tulane University

Tuskegee University

Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico

University of Miami

University of Notre Dame


Woodbury University

PRIVATE (n=30)

* Denotes a NAAB candidate degree program


LIST OF PROGRAMS

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Master of Architecture Degree Programs (M.Arch)



Bowling Green State University *

California State Polytechnic University,

Pomona

Carleton University


Clemson University



Florida International University



Kansas State University

Kean University *







McGill University

Miami University







Pennsylvania State University *



Ryerson University



Temple University





Université Laval




University of Calgary







University of Idaho


















University of South Florida







University of Utah





Virginia Tech


PUBLIC (n=82)


Andrews University


California Baptist University *



Carnegie Mellon University *

Columbia University

Cornell University

Drury University

Hampton University

Harvard University


Jefferson | Philadelphia University + Thomas

Jefferson University *

Judson University



New York Institute of Technology *



Norwich University


Pratt Institute




Rice University

Rochester Institute of Technology





Syracuse University

The School of Architecture at Taliesin

Tulane University

Universidad del Turabo *



University of Miami






Woodbury University

Yale University

PRIVATE (n=46)

* Denotes a NAAB candidate degree program


LIST OF PROGRAMS

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Post-professional Master’s Degree Programs


Auburn University


Carleton University


Clemson University








McGill University





Ryerson University



Université Laval









University of Idaho




















University of Utah




Virginia Tech

PUBLIC (n=53)




Columbia University

The Cooper Union

Cornell University

Harvard University



University

Marywood University




Pratt Institute



Rice University



Syracuse University


Tulane University

University of Miami





Woodbury University

Yale University

PRIVATE (n=29)


LIST OF PROGRAMS

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Doctoral Degree Programs (Ph.D., D. Arch, D. Des)

* Denotes an accredited professional Doctor of Architecture degree


Carleton University

Clemson University



McGill University





Université Laval







University of Hawaii at Manoa *









PUBLIC (n=26)


Columbia University

Cornell University

Harvard University









Yale University

PRIVATE (n=13)

+ Student AdmissionsSAT | ACT | GRE Statistics


STUDENT ADMISSIONS

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Undergraduate Admission Statistics

Using the 25th percentile and the 75th percentile scores reported, the SAT I: Reasoning Test showed an average

three part score of 1730 for incoming architecture students. Scores on the Verbal and Writing sections were highly

correlated and scores on the Quantitative section were consistently higher than the other two sections. Estimated

averages for 2017 are as follows:

Verbal: 590-600

Quantitative: 570-580

Writing: 560-570

SAT

Year

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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TEST

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648649

518

623

533 541

541

539 515

647650

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624

515515

622

514

625

542

621

651 651

625 625

545

519

623

513

619626

626

617

544

517

618

537521

512

653

Color LegendAvg. SAT Math 75th PercentileAvg. SAT Critical Reading 75th PercentileAvg. SAT Writing 75th PercentileAvg. SAT Math 25th PercentileAvg. SAT Writing 25th PercentileAvg. SAT Critical Reading 25th Percentile


STUDENT ADMISSIONS

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Undergraduate Admission Statistics

Scores on the ACT have showed continued consistency from 2009 - 2017. On the whole, scores proved to be fairly

consistent across accredited programs.

ACT

Year

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

0

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2323

Color LegendAvg. ACT 75th PercentileAvg. ACT 25th Percentile


STUDENT ADMISSIONS

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Graduate Admissions Statistics

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) proved to be fairly consistent across accredited programs. The average

scores for incoming students has been 154 and 152 on the GRE Quantitative and Verbal sections respectively. GRE

Analytical scores have averaged 3.3 since 2014.

GRE

Year

2013 2014 2015 2016

0

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40

60

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100

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160

AVER

AGE

TEST

SCO

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152152

154154

153153

3.33.33.4

154 154

3.3

Color LegendAvg. GRE QuantitativeAvg. GRE VerbalAvg. GRE Analytical

+ Student EnrollmentDepartment Size | Enrollment Snapshots by Region


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Program Enrollment Size




Pratt Institute




Virginia Tech


Auburn University


Cornell University









Ryerson University


Syracuse University


















Woodbury University

XL: 600+ students (n=8)

L: 400-599 students (n=33)

Note: School size is based on total full-time equivalency (FTE) in both accredited and non-accedited architecture degree programs; 1 Part-time student = 1/3 FTE


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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M: 200-399 students (n=64)

American University in Dubai

American University of Sharjah




Carleton University



Clemson University

Columbia University


Drexel University

Florida Atlantic University


Harvard University


University





McGill University

Miami University

Mississippi State University







Oklahoma State University







Rice University


Temple University

Tulane University


Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico


Université Laval








University of Miami












Yale University

Note: School size is based on total full-time equivalency (FTE) in both accredited and non-accedited architecture degree programs; 1 Part-time student = 1/3 FTE


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Dunwoody College of Technology

Howard University

Kean University




Norwich University

Rochester Institute of Technology



Tuskegee University

Universidad del Turabo

University of Calgary

University of Maine at Augusta



XS: under 100 students (n=16)

Alfred State SUNY College of Technology

Andrews University

Bowling Green State University

California Baptist University


The Cooper Union

Drury University


Hampton University

Judson University

Marywood University










University of Idaho





University of Utah


S: 100-199 students (n=27)

Note: School size is based on total students enrolled in both accredited and non-accedited architecture degree programs


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Peer Institution Regions

ACSA Regions for Research

Using regions created by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the following regions were

created specifically for the purpose of identifying peer institutions within architectural education. The map below shows the 11 comparative

regions. This reformatted research metric allows ACSA to track regional shifts in the enrollments, budgets, and faculty dynamics of Full and

Candidate members. On the following pages, graduation rate is defined as the percentage of students who graduate within the published

time to completion.

Note: Limited data are available for the Outlying Areas and Canada regions.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: New England

13 Schools

Average Graduation Rates

Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 88% 65% 79%

Student:Faculty Ratio - 11:1

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

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B. Arch

Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional

Enrollment trends for the Northeast show one of the smallest number of

students pursuing B.Arch degrees across all regions. Total enrollment gaps

for preprofessional degrees and M.Arch degrees are narrowing which could

indicate alignment between the two degree programs. In the past 9 years,

enrollment in B.Arch and M.Arch programs remained steady. Based on the

2017 data reported to NAAB, this region boasts the lowest student:faculty ratio

and one of the highest average on-time graduation rates for preprofessional

programs despite a a slow decline in enrollment since 2012.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: Middle Atlantic

22 schools




2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

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Preprofessional


Trends in enrollment for the Middle Atlantic region show the largest number of

students pursuing B.Arch degrees across the country. Enrollment in this degree

program has remained steady over the past 9 years. This region boasts the

highest average on-time graduation rates for preprofessional programs and

M.Arch programs and the second lowest student:faculty ratios.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: South Atlantic

20 schools




2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

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1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

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Preprofessional

M. Arch

B. Arch


Enrollment trends in the South Atlantic region show the largest enrollment of

students pursuing a M.Arch degree across all regions. This region is second in

size only to the Middle Atlantic region. Preprofessional degree programs, as

reported to the NAAB, hold the highest average on-time graduation rate for

programs within the region and are among the highest in the country.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: East South Central

6 Schools


Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 89% 57% N/A


2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

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M. Arch

Preprofessional


Trends in enrollment in the East South Central show continued stability. Based

on the 2017 data reported to NAAB, this region boasts the second lowest

student:faculty ratio, the second highest average on-time graduation rates for

preprofessional programs and one of the lowest graduation rates for B.Arch

degree programs. This region is the smallest region in the mainland United

States.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: West South Central

15 Schools




2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

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3,000

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Preprofessional

M. Arch


Enrollment trends for the West South Central region show the second largest

total enrollment of students pursuing preprofessional degrees across all

regions and the most closely aligned average on-time graduation rates across

degree programs as reported to NAAB in 2017. Notably, this region shows an

increase in enrollment numbers across degree types from 2016 to 2017.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: East North Central

19 Schools




2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

0

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1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

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B. Arch

Preprofessional

M. Arch


Trends in enrollment for the East North Central region show the largest num-

ber of preprofessional students despite a substantial decline from the 2009

high. The region reported the highest average on-time graduation rate for

B.Arch programs (tied with the Mountain region), as reported to the NAAB.

This region also reported the second lowest student:faculty ratio tied with the

East South Central regoin at 14:1.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: West North Central

10 Schools




2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

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1,000

1,500

2,000

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M. Arch

Preprofessional

B. Arch


Enrollment trends for the West North Central region show similar movement

between total students pursuing preprofessional and B.Arch degrees. This

region reported one of the highest average on-time graduation rates for pre-

professional and M.Arch degree programs.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: Pacific

16 schools




2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

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Preprofessional

B. Arch

M. Arch


Enrollment trends for the Pacific region show the second largest number of

students pursuing B.Arch degrees which has remained steady. Much like

trends evident in the New England region, enrollment gaps between prepro-

fessional and M.Arch programs appear to be closing, suggesting a relation-

ship between the enrollment numbers.


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Region: Mountain

9 Schools


PreProfessional B. Arch M.Arch 80% 79% 68%


2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

YEAR

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B. Arch


M. Arch

Enrollment trends for the Mountain region show the smallest number of stu-

dents pursuing B.Arch degrees across all the regions. Based on the 2017 data

reported to NAAB, this region boasts the highest average on-time graduation

rates for B.Arch programs (tied with the East South region).


STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Additional Regions

Canada

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Preprofessional

M. Arch

Historical enrollment data for Canadian member schools is currently unavail-

able. However, enrollment reported to StudyArchitecture.com showed stable

enrollment numbers from 2017-2018. This region is comprised of 12 schools and

more than 35 architecture related degree programs.

Outlying Areas

Along with the East South Central, trends for the Outlying Areas show the

smallest number of students pursuing preprofessional degrees and M.Arch

degrees across regions. This region is comprised of 6 schools, 4 in Puerto Rico

and 2 in the United Arab Emirates.

+ National StatisticsGraduation Rates | Student Faculty Ratios | Enrollment Trends


NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Architectural Education Across the Country

Average Preprofessional On-time Graduation:

Average B. Arch On-time Graduation:

Average M. Arch On-time Graduation:

83%

67%

76%

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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M. Arch

B. Arch

Average National Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1


NATIONAL STATISTICS

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+Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPI)











+Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU)Florida A&M University

Hampton University

Howard University



Tuskegee University

University of District of Columbia

+Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI)California Baptist University




Kean University



Universidad del Turabo






Woodbury University

Architectural Education Across the Country

Minority-serving Institutions

+ Faculty StatisticsFull-Time/Part-Time Comparison | Credentials


FACULTY STATISTICS

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Faculty by Funding Type

Full-time/Part-time Trends

Comparing public and private institutions shows a larger percentage of private institution faculty working as part-time faculty. However, num-

bers indicate that this has long been the practice at private schools and show that part-time faculty comprise an increasingly higher percent

of the faculty body across the US.

Institution Funding Type / YearPrivate Public

2009

2010

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Color LegendFull-time FacultyPart-time Faculty


FACULTY STATISTICS

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Faculty by Carnegie Type

Full-time/Part-time Trends by Carnegie Class

The percentages reported here indicate that schools with higher research rankings have consistently hired more full-time faculty. However, for most

of the Carnegie classes, trends still indicate a rise in the percent of part-time faculty over the past five years.

Carnegie Classification (group) / YearBaccalaureate Specialty Schools Master's Doctoral Research II Research I

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FACULTY STATISTICS

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Faculty Credentials by Percentage

Degree types for Full-time Faculty

Faculty credentials are often discussed as a way of gauging research capability. While approximately half of the faculty population holds

a M.Arch, just under one third of the population have completed post-professional and Ph.D programs. In recent years, numbers indicate a

small growth in M.Arch credentials and a corresponding decline in post-professional credentials and architectural registration. Schools also

report a rapid decline in the percent of full-time faculty who are registered in U.S. jurisdictions. However, it is worth noting that the statistics

below do not include part-time and adjunct faculty who are often licensed practitioners.

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Ph.D. in other discipline

Post-professional graduate degree in architecture

Ph.D. in architecture

B. Arch. (accredited)

Other degrees

D. Arch. (accredited)

Registered in U.S. Jurisdiction


FACULTY STATISTICS

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Faculty Credentials: Ph.D. and Licensure

Licensure and Research degrees

This graphic illustrates the volatility of the number of faculty who are also registered architects in the United States. Conversely, the number of

the faculty holding doctorates in architecture appears stable. These metrics mimic the academy’s struggle to find balance between professional

experience and research expertise.

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FACULTY STATISTICS

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Faculty Credentials by Gender

As reported by individual institutions, faculty credentials by gender shows the increased likelihood that female faculty hold Ph.D.s in

architecture or other disciplines. It also shows that male faculty are more likely than females to hold B.Arch degrees and slightly more

likely to have obtained M.Archs and post-professional degrees.

Credentials Group

B. Arch.(accredited)

M. Arch.(accredited)

D. Arch.(accredited)

Ph.D. inarchitecture

Ph.D. in otherdiscipline

Post-professionaldegree in

architectureOther degrees

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Color Legend% of Female Faculty% of Male Faculty

Degree Types for Full-time Faculty by Gender

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