Communication and Media Studies at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 129 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $61,904 | $56,938 | #239 | $29,477 |
| 130 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $61,867 | $56,336 | #273 | $40,328 |
| 131 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $61,691 | $58,717 | #199 | $29,702 |
| 132 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $61,653 | $56,100 | #281 | $37,249 |
| 133 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,548 | $69,862 | #37 | $40,790 |
| 134 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $61,501 | $58,536 | #204 | $31,918 |
| 135 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $61,434 | $57,453 | #225 | $38,731 |
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 |
| Biology | $64,939 | $32,894 | #180 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,433 | $43,122 | #75 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 communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,249 one year after graduating and $61,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #281 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,802.
← All data for California Lutheran University · Methodology
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.