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Loyola Marymount University
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How strong are the academics at Loyola Marymount University?

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

71%
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

Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount'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 Loyola Marymount University:

88%
First-year retention rate
71%
4-year grad rate
80%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $77,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$77,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Finance, General
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
75.8
90.44
105.08
119.72
134.36
149

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 5
  • African-American/Black Studies 3
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 2
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 62
  • Biochemistry 17
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 144
  • Finance, General 104
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 66
  • Business Administration and Management, General 55
  • Accounting 40
  • Management Science 30
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 105
  • Journalism 38
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 14
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 35
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 39
  • Civil Engineering, General 23
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 10
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 5
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 42
Foreign Languages
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 0
History
  • History, General 22
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 4
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics and Statistics 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 42
  • Ancient Studies/Civilization 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 18
  • Environmental Science 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 7
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 149
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 79
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 49
  • Sociology, General 40
  • International Relations and Affairs 33
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 8
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 88
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 71
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 48
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 42
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 29
  • Dance, General 9
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7
  • Music, General 4

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