California State University, Dominguez Hills
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How strong are the academics at California State University, Dominguez Hills?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
31
Average class size
19%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Cal State Dominguez Hills has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
71
10-19
355
20-29
423
30-39
407
40-49
303
50-99
60
100+
17

Honors Programs

California State University, Dominguez Hills has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Cal State Dominguez Hills' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at California State University, Dominguez Hills:

70%
First-year retention rate
19%
4-year grad rate
42%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are California State University, Dominguez Hills' most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Sociology, General
111.2
199.76
288.32
376.88
465.44
554

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 9
  • Women's Studies 3
  • African-American/Black Studies 3
  • Women's Studies 2
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 90
  • Biochemistry 16
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 554
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 16
  • Organizational Leadership 6
  • Labor Studies 5
  • Labor Studies 4
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 0
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 55
  • Journalism 23
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 13
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
  • Public Relations/Image Management 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 23
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 84
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 52
  • Information Technology 14
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 228
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Quality Control Technology/Technician 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 43
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 12
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 165
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 106
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 106
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 106
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 54
History
  • History, General 40
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 198
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 141
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 29
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 34
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 19
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 135
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 7
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 7
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 488
  • Psychology, General 2
  • Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 65
  • Human Services, General 65
  • Human Services, General 65
  • Public Administration 47
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 185
  • Political Science and Government, General 28
  • Anthropology, General 10
  • Geography 7
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 35
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 27
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 24
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 18
  • Music, General 12
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
  • Dance, General 3
  • Dance, General 1
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
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