Southeastern offers over 60 undergraduate degree plans.[17] The school also offers 15 different graduate programs, with options for all face to face classes, all online classes, or a mix of the two.[18] The top five most popular majors for new students in the Fall of 2018 in order were Biology, Aviation, Occupational Safety and Health, Elementary Education, and General Business.[19] The Safety department at Southeastern is ranked four out of five stars in a national ranking.[20] The Aviation program is also one of 88 colleges, nationwide, that received a Letter of Authorization from the FAA saying that Southeastern Aviation students had to complete 1000 hours instead of 1500 hours for cheaper educational experiences.[21] The award enables Southeastern aviation majors to take less hours thus spend less money on tuition; also, this authorization shows that the SE aviation program is able to teach the needed material in less time than most schools.