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How strong are the academics at La Sierra University?

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

35%
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.

Honors Programs

La Sierra University 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 La Sierra'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 La Sierra University:

82%
First-year retention rate
35%
4-year grad rate
58%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Social Work
Psychology, General
2.2
13.96
25.72
37.48
49.24
61

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 15
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
  • Neuroscience 5
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2
  • Neurobiology and Behavior 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 14
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Finance, General 7
  • Accounting 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Business/Commerce, General 2
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 4
  • Radio and Television 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Services Administration 11
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 10
  • Public Health, General 7
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 4
  • Maternal and Child Health 1
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 0
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 61
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8
  • General Studies 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 3
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 12
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 12
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Archeology 1
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Music, General 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 1

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