Lionel University ★ Hidden gem
Carpinteria, California · Private, for-profit · 370 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,817 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,635 |
| All families (average) | $29,453 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | $52,984 | +$16,008 | clears the bar | $11,975 | 0.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 67% 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.