Median Earnings (1yr)
$107,188
93rd percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
52
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How California Lutheran University graduates compare to all programs nationally

California Lutheran University graduates earn $107k, placing them in the 93th percentile of all business administration, management and operations masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in California (99 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California Lutheran University$107,188
Stanford University$193,776$242,791
University of California-Los Angeles$172,128$186,217
Santa Clara University$140,238$160,757
University of Southern California$132,668$160,552
Golden Gate University$130,290$129,079
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stanford University
Stanford
$62,484$193,776
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$13,747$172,128
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
$59,241$140,238
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$132,668
Golden Gate University
San Francisco
$31,243$130,290

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California Lutheran University, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.