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Academics & Majors

Graduation Statistics

55%

graduate within six years
  • 56% within eight years
  • 50% within four years
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504 Graduates
Whittier College offers bachelors through doctoral degrees.
Bachelor's Master's Doctoral

Faculty Overview

236 Faculty
Full Time
  • 119 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service
Part Time
  • 117 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service

Study Options

Study Abroad Opportunities

This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.

Teacher Certification Offered

This college offers teacher certification.

Reviews: Academic Rigor
  • Ashley from CA
  • 5
  • “Whittier is a small private school in the eclectic town of Whittier near Los Angeles, California. The classroom sizes are small, within the range of one teacher per 25 students.…”

  • Jan-15-2010 » Read More
  • Ridwan from Van Nuys, CA
  • 5
  • “You're always noticed by the professors and always have the time with a 1-1 with them no matter what. They also grow into you becoming a friend as well, a…”

  • Oct-14-2010 » Read More

Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biochemistry 1 - -
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21 - -
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business Administration and Management, General 44 - -
Education Bachelor Master Doctorate
Education, General - 58 -
English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master Doctorate
English Language and Literature, General 19 - -
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
Child Development 17 - -
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
French Language and Literature 2 - -
Spanish Language and Literature 5 - -
History Bachelor Master Doctorate
History, General 20 - -
Legal Professions and Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
Law - - 135
Programs for Foreign Lawyers - 4 -
Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
Mathematics, General 4 - -
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
International/Global Studies 3 - -
Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master Doctorate
Environmental Science 2 - -
Environmental Studies 1 - -
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
Health and Physical Education, General 21 - -
Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
Philosophy 5 - -
Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
Chemistry, General 4 - -
Physics, General - - -
Psychology Bachelor Master Doctorate
Psychology, General 20 - -
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master Doctorate
Social Work 8 - -
Social Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
Anthropology 3 - -
Economics, General 9 - -
Political Science and Government, General 16 - -
Social Sciences, General 20 - -
Sociology 7 - -
Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Doctorate
Art/Art Studies, General 10 - -
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8 - -
Music, General 5 - -