Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA
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Loyola Marymount University Review

4.71425
Based on 28 Reviews
Los Angeles, CA, One Lmu Drive
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Career Preparation A
Students and Culture A
Facilities A+
Activities and Groups A+
A+
Excellent

Loyola Marymount University is a medium sized, private, four-year university enrolling 9,392 students and offering 104 degrees in Los Angeles, CA.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Loyola Marymount University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Education and Liberal Arts
845 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Mathematics
5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
16
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
17
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
56
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
11
Education
29
Educational Leadership and Administration
19
25
13
Elementary Education and Teaching
57
English Language and Literature
105
8
French Language and Literature
1
Latin Language and Literature
0
Liberal Arts
38
Reading Teacher Education
18
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
3
Secondary Education and Teaching
48
Spanish Language and Literature
16
Special Education and Teaching
102
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
160
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
0
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
0
Urban Education and Leadership
98
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Business
508 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
60
10
Commerce
13
69
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
1
Economics
54
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
58
Finance
89
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration
0
Marketing/marketing Management
151
Taxation
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Human and Social Sciences
469 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African-American/black Studies
2
Ancient/classical Greek Language and Literature
0
Ancient Studies/civilization
1
Asian Studies/civilization
6
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
2
Educational Psychology
17
European Studies/civilization
5
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/chicano Studies
3
History
42
Humanities/humanistic Studies
5
Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling
24
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
5
Multicultural Education
1
Pastoral Studies/counseling
4
Philosophy
29
4
Political Science
89
Psychology
109
School Psychology
0
18
Sociology
72
Theology/theological Studies
3
5
Urban Studies/affairs
13
Women's Studies
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Legal and Law
412 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
American/u.s. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence
15
International Law and Legal Studies
0
Law
369
Tax Law/taxation
28
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Art and Design
250 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Cinematography and Film/video Production
67
28
Dance
26
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
32
Fine Arts
41
Music
9
Playwriting and Screenwriting
36
11
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Mathematics and Science
140 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
27
Biology
47
Chemistry
5
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
1
Mathematics
6
4
Natural Sciences
49
Physics
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Engineering
86 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Civil Engineering
11
6
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
5
2
Engineering
10
Engineering/industrial Management
0
Environmental Science
6
2
Mechanical Engineering
30
14
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Computer Technology
62 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
18
Computer and Information Sciences
15
0
Management Information Systems
6
Systems Engineering
20
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Healthcare
16 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Bioethics/medical Ethics
2
0
Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist
5
Yoga Teacher Training/yoga Therapy
9
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Communication and Media
11 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Communication and Media Studies
0
Radio and Television
1
0
Recording Arts Technology/technician
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

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Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Reading Teacher Education
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar Law (LAW) - Professional schools National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A Excellent
Career Preparation
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Alumni
Fine Art, Art Education, Class of 2010

A career center and a job search engine

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Communications, Class of 1998

General business, interpersonal communications, computer skills.

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Political Science, Class of 1995

Internships, service organizations, career center

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Alumni
Television Production, Class of 2008

courses that blend real word scenarios & provide internships.

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A Excellent
Students and Culture
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Based on 7 Reviews
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1978

Catholic university - I'm not catholic but I like the school because it had small classes and therefore more access to professors.

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Sociology, Class of 1979

From all over the country. Smaller student body.

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Fine Art, Art Education, Class of 2010

It's a Jesuit university that welcomes people from all religious backgrounds. Culturally, the majority of the students are from higher SES backgrounds from urban areas in California

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Communications, Class of 1998

Very studious yet many social opportunities. Diverse population, mostly full-time students who live on or near campus.

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A+ Excellent
Facilities
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Based on 7 Reviews
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1978

Back then? Didn't use computer lab, if there was one, I used a typewriter! Didn't stay in dorms or eat in dining halls, but classrooms were fine.

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Sociology, Class of 1979

Superior. State of the art

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Communications, Class of 1998

Dorms, softball field, dining halls, and classrooms were all impeccable.

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Alumni
business, Class of 1992

when I went there the dorms and facilities were somewhat outdated,

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Alumni
Television Production, Class of 2008

Top of the line athletic and student facilities

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A+ Excellent
Activities and Groups
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Based on 7 Reviews
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1979

Service organizations. Jesuit philosophy of teaching

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Fine Art, Art Education, Class of 2010

Majority of the students are involved in Greek life. The Greek system emphasizes philanthropy and social activities

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Communications, Class of 1998

Sports teams and Greek clubs.

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