Laurus College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. median debt is moderately high; earnings barely cover the debt load. 67% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Laurus College is a private for-profit institution located in San Luis Obispo, California with approximately 1,116 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,733 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $30,896 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 92% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel good about their choice once enrolled, but only 38% actually finish — which is a serious red flag worth pressing the school on before committing. At $15,693 per year after aid and a median debt of $18,334 at graduation, the cost is relatively modest for a private institution, which softens the risk somewhat. Worth considering if you're drawn to their specific vocational programs and have a clear plan to finish, but ask hard questions about what's driving that low completion rate.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 63 | $32,490 | $48,733 | −$16,243 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 35 | $37,839 | $37,073 | +$766 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 21 | $45,838 | $54,726 | −$8,888 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,116 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Laurus College cost?
The average net price at Laurus College is about $22,733 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Laurus College?
Laurus College has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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