Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 80.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 79.8%
- Retention Rate
- 88.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $78,349
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $95,739 | $70,420 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $93,646 | $99,813 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $77,487 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $76,460 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $72,796 | $26,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,995 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $67,240 | $14,750 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $64,493 | $155,436 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $60,358 | $19,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $58,360 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $58,025 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $21,000 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Master | $55,693 | |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master | $53,358 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $52,941 | $48,414 |
Outcomes Overview
LMU graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $19,500 and earn $78,349 within ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 25%. Monthly loan payments of $207 represent only 3.2% of typical graduate income. The university's strong connections to Hollywood and Los Angeles entertainment industry help film school graduates launch careers at studios and production companies. Business and liberal arts majors often find positions at LA-based companies in media, tech, and finance. The 91.8% employment rate reflects solid job placement success. With relatively low debt loads compared to the $80,625 total cost of attendance and strong earning potential in expensive Los Angeles, LMU delivers a strong return on investment.