California Lutheran University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

California Lutheran University at a glance

• 2,296

  students enrolled

• 37,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 1,218

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $30,109

  average net price a year

  Tuition $49,880

• $54,981

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $68,712

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

California Lutheran University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around California Lutheran University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ventura County, where the college is.

• 285

  open professional jobs

• 33

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  11 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Ventura County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $107,327

  median household income

  Ventura County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (25 open), sales (29 open), operations (59 open), marketing (9 open), human resources (9 open), strategy (4 open).

Hiring most: Amgen (23), Swarm Aero (11), AeroVironment (9), Amazon (8), Mercury Systems (8), Northrop Grumman (8), Heico (7), Eaton (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (64), Operations (59), Sales (29), Finance (25), Data & Analytics (13), Human Resources (9). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County.

• America`s Job Center of California - Simi ValleySimi Valley · Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
• America`s Job Center of California OxnardOxnard · 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is California Lutheran University?

California Lutheran University enrolls about 2,296 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Thousand Oaks, California. It awards about 1,218 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at California Lutheran University?

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do California Lutheran University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,981 six years after entry and $68,712 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does California Lutheran University offer AI or data science degrees?

California Lutheran University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near California Lutheran University?

285 open professional jobs are listed in Ventura County, 33 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Amgen has the most openings.