Biology at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in biology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 177 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $65,036 | $59,178 | #381 | $37,651 |
| 178 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $65,025 | $62,113 | #274 | $30,012 |
| 179 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $65,000 | $66,106 | #149 | $29,167 |
| 180 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $64,939 | $59,090 | #385 | $32,894 |
| 181 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $64,930 | $67,108 | #132 | $24,063 |
| 182 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $64,921 | $56,980 | #466 | $33,313 |
| 183 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #153 | $33,417 |
Other Majors at California Lutheran University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,573 | $72,696 | #120 of 796 |
| 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 |
| 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 biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,894 one year after graduating and $64,939 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #180 by median pay four years after graduation, and #385 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,587.
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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.