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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.

68%
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:

89%
First-year retention rate
68%
4-year grad rate
79%
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:

Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Psychology, General
Finance, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
95.8
105.64
115.48
125.32
135.16
145

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 6
  • Women's Studies 5
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 2
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 2
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 1
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1
  • Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54
  • Biochemistry 16
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 145
  • Finance, General 107
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 82
  • Business Administration and Management, General 59
  • Management Science 37
  • Accounting 33
  • Finance, General 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Management Science 8
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Accounting 2
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 105
  • Journalism 28
  • Journalism 4
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 22
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 11
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 52
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 31
  • Civil Engineering, General 23
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 12
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 1
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 34
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
History
  • History, General 12
  • History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Applied Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics and Statistics 2
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 40
  • Ancient Studies/Civilization 2
  • Ancient Studies/Civilization 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 19
  • Environmental Science 5
  • Environmental Studies 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 14
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 125
  • Psychology, General 8
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 91
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 63
  • Sociology, General 49
  • International Relations and Affairs 37
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 7
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 5
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 4
  • International Relations and Affairs 3
  • Sociology, General 3
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 104
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 64
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 56
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 44
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 25
  • Dance, General 11
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 9
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 8
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
  • Music, General 3
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 2
  • Dance, General 2
  • Music, General 2
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