Is California Lutheran University worth it?
California Lutheran University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Thousand Oaks, California (midsize city). It awarded 1,030 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and education.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,190
Median earnings 4 years after
$69,695
Median earnings 10 years after
$68,712
Average net price
$30,109
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
1,030
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
2,296
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,234 | $76,916 | 128 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,918 | $59,153 | 97 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $74,480 | $95,459 | 96 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $61,749 | $82,204 | 83 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,249 | $61,653 | 76 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,894 | $64,939 | 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $107,188 | $150,979 | 52 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $50,691 | $68,901 | 47 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $72,696 | $89,573 | 43 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $33,818 | $59,820 | 35 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Bachelor's | $34,432 | $68,806 | 34 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $57,276 | $83,310 | 34 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $68,342 | $81,041 | 30 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $68,398 | $77,030 | 27 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's | $80,356 | $101,050 | 27 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 96 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 83 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 74 |
| Education, General | Master's | 44 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's | 36 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 31 |
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Sources: federal figures for California Lutheran University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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