Woodbury University ★ Hidden gem
Burbank, California · Private, nonprofit · 779 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,815 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,368 |
| $48k to $75k | $30,748 |
| $75k to $110k | $32,773 |
| $110k and up | $39,808 |
| All families (average) | $33,692 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Bachelor's Degree | $40,484 | +$3,508 | clears the bar | $39,000 | 11.1 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $50,387 | +$13,411 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $86,351 | +$49,375 | clears the bar | $51,250 | 1 yr |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $62,092 | +$25,116 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $77,992 | +$41,016 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $68,020 | +$31,044 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Architecture | Bachelor's Degree | $67,517 | +$30,541 | clears the bar | $41,250 | 1.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.