California State University - East Bay
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How strong are the academics at California State University - East Bay?

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

17:1
Student to faculty ratio

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 East Bay has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

California State University - East Bay 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 East Bay's 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 - East Bay:

79%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Computer Science
Sociology, General
50.8
180.64
310.48
440.32
570.16
700

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 33
  • Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 97
  • Biochemistry 10
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 700
  • Construction Management, General 49
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 37
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 92
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 209
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 25
  • Industrial Engineering 15
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 47
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 236
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 140
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 128
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 128
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 128
  • Public Health, General 72
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 38
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
History
  • History, General 33
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 119
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 79
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 20
  • Statistics, General 17
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 7
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 18
  • Environmental Studies 14
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 132
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 30
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 14
  • Physics, General 3
  • Physics, General 1
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 368
  • Psychology, General 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 1
  • Social Work 0
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 159
  • Political Science and Government, General 52
  • Anthropology, General 15
  • Economics, General 12
  • Geography 6
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 121
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 22
  • Music, General 15
  • Art/Art Studies, General 12
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music, General 1
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