Music at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in music earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran University Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music 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 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 250 | The New School New York, NY | $32,930 | $31,343 | #250 | $12,109 |
| 251 | The Juilliard School New York, NY | $32,842 | $31,259 | #251 | — |
| 252 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $32,448 | $31,880 | #246 | $21,759 |
| 253 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $32,316 | $29,405 | #259 | $20,650 |
| 254 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,666 | $35,944 | #225 | — |
| 255 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $30,758 | $28,008 | #261 | — |
| 256 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $29,849 | $26,196 | #265 | $16,479 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Criminology | — | $31,963 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Lutheran University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,650 one year after graduating and $32,316 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #253 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,990.
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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.