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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of La Verne #482 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,050 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of La Verne in the 80.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of La Verne #542 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of La Verne's composite ranking reflects a consistent pattern of graduates outperforming earnings expectations relative to similar students at comparable institutions, anchored by a business-focused program mix that connects students to stable, well-paying careers. The return on investment ranking places University of La Verne among the stronger-performing private four-year institutions in the Azimuth coverage set, with median earnings four years after enrollment of $64,109 — in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of La Verne #482 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 67.5 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university located in La Verne, CA, University of La Verne enrolls roughly 3,050 undergraduates. Retention stands at 64.5% and the six-year graduation rate is 63.1%, reflecting a solid record of moving students through to degree completion. The composite is anchored by return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of La Verne #542 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 63.4 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median Business-leaning earnings of $64,109, placing University of La Verne in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,050 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of La Verne in the 80.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability shape the rest of the composite picture. University of La Verne enrolls 51.4% Pell Grant recipients and 50.6% first-generation students, reflecting a meaningful commitment to serving students from lower-income and first-generation backgrounds. The institution admits about 71.2% of applicants, a selectivity level that influences both the size and composition of each entering class. Affordability sits in the 49.8 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, access in the 86.7 percentile, and mobility in the 43.7 percentile — together forming a composite profile where strong graduate earnings are the clearest differentiator.
University of La Verne's published cost of attendance is $62,278. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,151, and middle-income families pay around $27,212. Azimuth ranks University of La Verne #716 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net prices by income band are medians within those bands, so individual aid packages vary, and some families in each band pay more or less than the figures shown. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for many students. University of La Verne participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution works to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay through grants and scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,977; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,109, median federal debt of $23,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of La Verne is a strong fit for students drawn to business and applied professional fields who want a private nonprofit university in Southern CA with a clear path to solid post-graduation earnings. Graduates earn about $7,050 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of La Verne in the 80.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — a meaningful signal for students focused on long-term financial outcomes relative to what similar students earn elsewhere. The access profile is broad. 51.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 50.6% are first-generation college students, and the institution's completion outcomes for Pell-eligible students — 53.6% — reflect a genuine commitment to seeing those students through to a degree. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in Business and adjacent applied fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, while those seeking deep STEM or research-oriented programs may find a narrower offering. Median debt at graduation is $23,500, which is worth weighing against the earnings trajectory for your intended field before enrolling.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
35 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
20 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
350 graduates
Communication and Media Studies
19 graduates
Non-Professional Legal Studies
14 graduates
University of La Verne's program mix is anchored in Business, with Business accounting for 35% of graduates, followed by Education at 18% and Social Sciences at 11%. The university's largest programs by graduate count are Business Administration (350 graduates), Psychology, General (116 graduates), Education, General (102 graduates), Subject-Specific Teacher Education (93 graduates), and Criminology (58 graduates), reflecting a portfolio oriented toward applied professional fields with direct workforce pathways.
Across 25 programs serving roughly 1,039 students annually, 12 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold. Business Administration anchors the institution's strongest financial outcomes, combining meaningful cohort scale with competitive median earnings four years after enrollment.
Among the highest-earning programs, Artificial Intelligence leads with median earnings of $90,694 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #114 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Business Administration #47 among nonprofit four-year institutions with median earnings of $76,769 four years after enrollment, and Sociology #28 among nonprofit four-year institutions with median earnings of $61,350.
The institution's strongest programs are concentrated in applied business and professional fields — high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and four-year earnings reflect labor-market outcomes rather than graduate-school deferrals. Subject-Specific Teacher Education and Criminology round out the popular-program tier with median earnings of $54,898 and $47,273 respectively — Azimuth ranks Subject-Specific Teacher Education #28 and Criminology #47 among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gwynedd Mercy University Similar quality tier (#15360 ranked) | PA | 90% | $67,145 | #15360 | Compare |
Swarthmore College Similar quality tier (#15349 ranked) | PA | 7% | $80,257 | #15349 | Compare |
Daemen University Similar quality tier (#15369 ranked) | NY | 68% | $61,808 | #15369 | Compare |
University Of St Thomas Similar quality tier (#15343 ranked) | MN | 85% | $73,739 | #15343 | Compare |
Touro University Similar quality tier (#15342 ranked) | NY | 61% | $53,419 | #15342 | Compare |
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of La Verne's published cost of attendance is $62,278. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,151, and middle-income families pay around $27,212.
Azimuth ranks University of La Verne #716 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net prices by income band are medians within those bands, so individual aid packages vary, and some families in each band pay more or less than the figures shown.
Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for many students. University of La Verne participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution works to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay through grants and scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,977; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,109, median federal debt of $23,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $64,109, placing University of La Verne in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,050 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of La Verne in the 80.9 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of La Verne #542 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That median earnings figure runs above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions, reflecting the university's concentration in professionally oriented fields.
The earnings pattern at University of La Verne is anchored by its strength in Business, which represents the largest share of degree output and consistently delivers solid early-career pay. Business Administration stands out as the program combining the broadest graduate cohort with strong earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile.
The Business Administration program graduates 350 students four years after enrollment with median earnings of $76,769, and Azimuth ranks the program #47 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). Psychology, General and Subject-Specific Teacher Education round out the higher-earning programs among nonprofit four-year institutions, with Psychology, General graduating 116 students at median earnings of $56,925 and Azimuth ranking it #79, while The Subject-Specific Teacher Education program graduates 93 students at $54,898.
Programs in Business account for 35% of degrees, with Education and Social Sciences contributing 18% and 11% respectively — a mix that helps explain why institution-level earnings hold above the peer median.
