California State University, Stanislaus
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How strong are the academics at California State University, Stanislaus?

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

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size

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 Stanislaus 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.

Class Sizes
2-9
72
10-19
196
20-29
292
30-39
117
40-49
21
50-99
21
100+
4

Honors Programs

California State University, Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus' 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, Stanislaus:

80%
First-year retention rate
58%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $46,594. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$46,594
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Sociology, General
79.6
154.48
229.36
304.24
379.12
454

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agriculture, General 23
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 23
  • Agriculture, General 23
  • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 0
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 8
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 103
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 384
  • Organizational Leadership 1
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 56
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 7
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 56
  • Information Science/Studies 0
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 61
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 59
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 24
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 135
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 43
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 33
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 33
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 33
History
  • History, General 45
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 179
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 236
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 37
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Cognitive Science, General 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 49
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 23
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 13
  • Physics, General 8
  • Physical Sciences, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 454
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 142
  • Social Sciences, General 50
  • Political Science and Government, General 26
  • Anthropology, General 11
  • Economics, General 8
  • Geography 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Performance, General 10
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10
  • Art/Art Studies, General 8
  • Music, General 6
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3

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