California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, California · Private, nonprofit · 2,296 undergraduates
Of 30 programs with reported earnings, 28 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,161 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,668 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,318 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,303 |
| $110k and up | $38,364 |
| All families (average) | $30,109 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,153 | +$22,177 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $76,916 | +$39,940 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $150,979 | +$114,003 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $59,820 | +$22,844 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,939 | +$27,963 | clears the bar | $22,587 | 0.8 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $82,204 | +$45,228 | clears the bar | $51,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $61,653 | +$24,677 | clears the bar | $20,802 | 0.8 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's Degree | $101,050 | +$64,074 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $31,963 | -$5,013 | falls short | $18,250 | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $60,806 | +$23,830 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $77,030 | +$40,054 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $68,901 | +$31,925 | clears the bar | $44,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $89,573 | +$52,597 | clears the bar | $22,078 | 0.4 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $83,310 | +$46,334 | clears the bar | $24,728 | 0.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $60,243 | +$23,267 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.