by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at La Sierra will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at La Sierra this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 1,825 undergraduate students at La Sierra University is 317 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 12 to 1 which makes La Sierra University better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at La Sierra University , there are 12 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (30.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at La Sierra University compares to the national average
La Sierra University offers 66 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 48 majors within 21 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, La Sierra University awarded 318 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 27 | 27 |
| Health & Physical Education | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| General Biology | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Marketing | 0 | 18 | 18 |
Find out what La Sierra University's top fields of study and majors are
