Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California · Private, nonprofit · 7,094 undergraduates
Of 41 programs with reported earnings, 39 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 73 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $32,268 |
| $30k to $48k | $34,535 |
| $48k to $75k | $34,351 |
| $75k to $110k | $40,557 |
| $110k and up | $58,371 |
| All families (average) | $48,381 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $143,361 | +$106,385 | clears the bar | $155,436 | 1.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $83,136 | +$46,160 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,958 | +$23,982 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,825 | +$45,849 | clears the bar | $24,906 | 0.5 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $49,135 | +$12,159 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $69,144 | +$32,168 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $109,303 | +$72,327 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $72,375 | +$35,399 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $88,682 | +$51,706 | clears the bar | $20,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $61,500 | +$24,524 | clears the bar | $22,625 | 0.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $66,806 | +$29,830 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $80,317 | +$43,341 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's Degree | $55,619 | +$18,643 | clears the bar | $120,626 | 6.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $127,011 | +$90,035 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,534 | +$32,558 | clears the bar | $17,574 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 41 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 13% of students receive Pell grants · 79% 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.