Computer Science at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in computer science earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran University Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 312 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $77,324 | $69,616 | #334 | — |
| 313 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $77,100 | $82,714 | #288 | $55,597 |
| 314 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $77,073 | $78,361 | #310 | $65,857 |
| 315 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $77,030 | $70,092 | #333 | $68,398 |
| 316 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $76,469 | $80,628 | #298 | $60,031 |
| 317 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $76,196 | $77,469 | #313 | $35,462 |
| 318 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $76,089 | $80,863 | #295 | — |
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 |
| 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 computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,398 one year after graduating and $77,030 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #315 by median pay four years after graduation, and #333 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,750.
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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.