Loyola Marymount University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Loyola Marymount University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 86th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Loyola Marymount University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,763 | $127,011 | +37% | #28 of 459 | #56 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,960 | $111,733 | +47% | #17 of 796 | #36 | $14,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,542 | $109,303 | +31% | #28 of 452 | #52 | $19,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,790 | $103,223 | +19% | #7 of 233 | #32 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,798 | $96,226 | +4% | #73 of 318 | #236 | $21,000 |
| Economics | $53,206 | $88,682 | +7% | #110 of 368 | #150 | $20,125 |
| Marketing | $48,281 | $82,825 | +20% | #59 of 516 | #119 | $24,906 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,152 | $82,543 | +21% | #105 of 1176 | #238 | $21,875 |
| Biology | $22,638 | $80,317 | +40% | #24 of 841 | #56 | $23,250 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $76,522 | +77% | #2 of 59 | #5 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $31,033 | $72,375 | +14% | #100 of 565 | #173 | $20,500 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $69,534 | +14% | #19 of 67 | #34 | $17,574 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,113 | $69,144 | +23% | #53 of 660 | #99 | $17,750 |
| Sociology | $35,993 | $68,053 | +29% | #22 of 462 | #45 | $17,750 |
| English Language and Literature | $19,346 | $66,806 | +37% | #22 of 576 | #39 | $22,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $62,148 | +17% | #66 of 476 | #157 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $62,024 | +13% | #56 of 225 | #114 | $19,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $24,561 | $61,500 | +41% | #7 of 144 | #6 | $22,625 |
| Psychology | $30,848 | $60,958 | +20% | #86 of 1027 | #208 | $19,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,210 | $58,468 | +41% | #13 of 423 | #25 | $22,375 |
| Natural Sciences | $33,647 | $56,124 | -3% | #5 of 9 | #6 | $26,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $26,868 | $54,897 | +6% | #40 of 103 | #54 | $23,105 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $21,869 | $49,135 | +24% | #18 of 255 | #63 | $20,000 |
| Dance | $19,107 | $35,288 | -12% | #47 of 58 | #53 | $22,750 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $34,575 | — | — | — | — | $19,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Loyola Marymount University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $1,489,766
- Avg rent near campus: $3,018/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90304 (3.1% cap, Inglewood)
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🏆 Where Loyola Marymount University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,602 | $57,602 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $84,603 | $84,603 |
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Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Loyola Marymount University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology