Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in management sciences and quantitative methods earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran University Compares for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
All 126 colleges reporting management sciences and quantitative methods 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 | New York University New York, NY | $158,559 | $150,915 | #3 | $102,572 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $153,279 | $155,886 | #2 | $104,502 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $146,608 | $157,331 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $139,095 | $126,659 | #5 | $93,565 |
| 5 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $126,906 | $111,383 | #11 | $78,177 |
| 6 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,475 | $111,374 | #12 | $80,046 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $124,557 | $133,627 | #4 | $83,810 |
| 8 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $120,730 | $105,791 | #19 | $66,362 |
| 9 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $114,822 | $116,740 | #7 | — |
| 10 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $111,649 | $97,985 | #38 | $72,304 |
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| 63 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $84,313 | $84,810 | #58 | $53,136 |
| 64 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $83,878 | $76,323 | #78 | $49,830 |
| 65 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $83,328 | $89,345 | #49 | $69,590 |
| 66 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $83,310 | $75,807 | #80 | $57,276 |
| 67 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $83,033 | $89,106 | #50 | $56,340 |
| 68 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $82,193 | $72,140 | #102 | $58,890 |
| 69 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $81,661 | $83,908 | #62 | $65,070 |
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 |
| 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 management sciences and quantitative methods graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,276 one year after graduating and $83,310 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for management sciences and quantitative methods?
Among 126 colleges reporting earnings for management sciences and quantitative methods graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is management sciences and quantitative methods at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for management sciences and quantitative methods ($86,176), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,728.
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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.