California Lutheran University Rankings by Salary Score
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California Lutheran University's Top Rankings
California Lutheran University is ranked on 4 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at California Lutheran University
We calculated a salary score for each of California Lutheran University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at California Lutheran University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Cal Lutheran Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,000 | $60,130 | |
| Biology, General | $23,000 | $32,170 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $22,520 | $47,470 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,500 | $34,910 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $20,700 | $40,470 | |
| Computer Science | $18,500 | $71,580 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $19,500 | $42,240 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $22,500 | $24,040 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,750 | $30,770 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $22,990 | $69,340 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Music | $20,000 | $22,670 | |
| Political Science and Government | $24,500 | $26,530 | |
| Psychology, General | $19,000 | $31,130 |
Salary Scores for Cal Lutheran Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $79,450 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $30,020 | $73,740 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $38,260 | $73,360 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Marketing | Not Reported | $84,650 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $44,470 | $43,240 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $53,810 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $60,300 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $52,660 | $51,480 |
Salary Scores for Cal Lutheran Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,900 | $108,650 |
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