All California Lutheran University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $23,879 | $70,409 | $22,875 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,989 | $60,806 | $21,897 |
| English | — | $52,428 | $24,890 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,894 | $64,939 | $24,962 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $16,145 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $72,696 | $89,573 | $21,858 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $57,276 | $83,310 | $24,728 |
| Business Administration | $55,234 | $76,916 | $23,250 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $20,650 | $32,316 | $25,980 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $34,432 | $68,806 | $24,000 |
| Communications | $37,249 | $61,653 | $21,897 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $68,398 | $77,030 | $25,500 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,818 | $59,820 | $25,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former California Lutheran University students earn a median $68,712 ten years after starting college, more than 64% of California colleges we cover. 70% graduate within six years.
California Lutheran University majors questions
How many majors does California Lutheran University offer?
California Lutheran University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at California Lutheran University?
Accounting graduates from California Lutheran University earn a median $89,573 four years after graduating, the highest of the 16 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,858.
Which California Lutheran University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $32,316 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to California Lutheran University overview