Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 54.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.8%
- Retention Rate
- 79.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $65,668
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,960
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $63,997 | $51,250 |
| Architecture. | Master | $53,358 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $19,500 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor | $49,064 | $41,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor | $25,774 | $26,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Woodbury graduates earn a median of $65,668 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 41% with typical debt loads of $26,960. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 93.3% employment rate reflects strong job placement in architecture, business, and design fields where Woodbury has built industry connections throughout Los Angeles. Many graduates enter entertainment, tech, and design firms that value the university's hands-on approach and small class training. With relatively modest debt loads compared to median earnings, Woodbury delivers a strong return on investment for students who complete their programs.