Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Loyola Marymount University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 30 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Loyola Marymount University.
Computer and Information Sciences, General. leads engineering & technology with 127K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $127,011★ | — | 52 |
| Civil Engineering. | — | $103,223 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
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Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $96,226 | — | 30 |
Accounting and Related Services. leads business & economics with 112K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $111,733★ | — | 35 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $109,303 | $68,916 | 115 |
| Marketing. | — | $82,825 | $77,100 | 154 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $82,543 | — | 41 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | — | $69,534 | — | 52 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 80K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $80,317★ | $67,637 | 57 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | — | $78,496 | — | 25 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 89K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | — | $88,682★ | — | 79 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $72,375 | $96,554 | 91 |
| Sociology. | — | $68,053 | $46,891 | 42 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $60,958 | $61,972 | 158 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | — | $34,575 | — | 36 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs.Small sample | — | $24,421 | — | 6 |
Graphic Communications. leads communications with 77K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications.Small sample | — | $76,522★ | — | 14 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $69,144 | $67,914 | 125 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Small sample | — | $38,289 | — | 13 |
English Language and Literature, General. leads humanities & arts with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $66,806★ | $81,717 | 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Small sample | — | $62,148 | — | 19 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | — | $62,024 | — | 25 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | — | $61,500 | $96,849 | 71 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $58,468 | $70,566 | 47 |
| Philosophy. | — | $58,354 | — | 23 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | — | $49,135 | $96,280 | 134 |
| Dance.Small sample | — | $35,288 | — | 12 |
| History.Small sample | — | $31,851 | — | 19 |
Natural Sciences. leads other & interdisciplinary with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences. | — | $56,124★ | — | 44 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Small sample | — | $54,897 | — | 18 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
