Laurus College

Private for-profit two-year college in San Luis Obispo, CA that costs an average of $26,056 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,056
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,324

Private for-profitSmall city1,116 undergraduates

Cost of Laurus College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$29,849
Average net price after aid$26,056

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,286
$30,001–48,000$27,760
$48,001–75,000$28,506

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Laurus College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate33%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$35,169
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,324
Rank in California (earnings)119th of 125 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$35,333
Typical monthly loan payment$402 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants35%
Students with federal loans28%

Majors and programs at Laurus College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians———
Business Administration, Management and Operations32——
Computer Software and Media Applications4——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management18——
Graphic Communications16——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———

Associate's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services49$37,159$32,416
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians6——
Business Administration, Management and Operations92—$35,148
Computer Software and Media Applications9——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management36—$34,603
Graphic Communications13——

Similar colleges in California

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana$57,145—$54,373
Glendale Career CollegeGlendale$52,725—$46,721
Asher CollegeSacramento$20,632—$47,699
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California IncSacramento$31,551—$53,540
National Polytechnic CollegeLakewood$35,305—$36,845
Smith Chason CollegeLos Angeles$35,227—$60,886
Universal Technical Institute of California IncRancho Cucamonga$28,050—$62,466
Universal Technical Institute-Southern CaliforniaLong Beach$31,974—$62,466

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About Laurus College

TypePrivate for-profit two-year college
LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,116
Student-to-faculty ratio23 to 1
AccreditorDistance Education Accrediting Commission
Websitelauruscollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Laurus College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $29,849 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,056 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,286.

How much do Laurus College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,324 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 119th of 125 similar colleges in California.

What is Laurus College's graduation rate?

33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.