University of La Verne ★ Hidden gem
La Verne, California · Private, nonprofit · 3,050 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 16 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,151 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,212 |
| All families (average) | $20,161 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $76,769 | +$39,793 | clears the bar | $24,284 | 0.6 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $79,892 | +$42,916 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,925 | +$19,949 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $54,898 | +$17,922 | clears the bar | $22,110 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $47,273 | +$10,297 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,897 | +$21,921 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $90,694 | +$53,718 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,712 | +$8,736 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $61,350 | +$24,374 | clears the bar | $23,185 | 1 yr |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $77,520 | +$40,544 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $66,891 | +$29,915 | clears the bar | $22,655 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $63,107 | +$26,131 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $59,398 | +$22,422 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $66,373 | +$29,397 | clears the bar | $27,870 | 0.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $19,382 | -$17,594 | falls short | $26,753 | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.