Accounting and Related Services at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in accounting and related services earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 117 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $89,891 | $91,393 | #109 | $63,059 |
| 118 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $89,760 | $95,787 | #78 | $67,830 |
| 119 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $89,696 | $94,349 | #91 | $61,529 |
| 120 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $89,573 | $81,506 | #253 | $72,696 |
| 121 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $89,535 | $78,577 | #310 | $62,889 |
| 122 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $89,445 | $97,709 | #54 | $53,197 |
| 123 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $89,359 | $85,051 | #194 | $46,266 |
Other Majors at California Lutheran University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $83,310 | $57,276 | #66 of 126 |
| Computer Science | $77,030 | $68,398 | #315 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,916 | $55,234 | #194 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $70,409 | $23,879 | #26 of 207 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $68,806 | $34,432 | #3 of 22 |
| Sociology | $67,998 | — | #23 of 462 |
| Biology | $64,939 | $32,894 | #180 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,433 | $43,122 | #75 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,653 | $37,249 | #132 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,806 | $34,989 | #78 of 476 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,243 | $36,061 | #315 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,820 | $33,818 | #128 of 610 |
| Psychology | $59,153 | $30,918 | #112 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,428 | — | #187 of 576 |
| Music | $32,316 | $20,650 | #253 of 268 |
| Criminology | — | $31,963 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Lutheran University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,696 one year after graduating and $89,573 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,078.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.