As of 2026, Loyola Marymount University offers 119 degree programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 12 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Law Doctoral (Professional Practice) program has the most completers of 305 and the Psychology Bachelor program has the second most completers of 166 students.
The Accounting and Related Services program has the highest salary ($80,053) after graduation and the Finance and Financial Management Services program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $74,483 average salary.
A total of 2,909 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Loyola Marymount. 1,834 students completed bachelor's programs and 606 completed master's programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Loyola Marymount. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Bachelor's | 56 | NOT OFFERED | 1,834 | 847 | 987 |
| Master's | 38 | 6 | 606 | 245 | 361 |
| Doctor's | 3 | 2 | 331 | 112 | 219 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate | 20 | 4 | 138 | 36 | 102 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | NOT OFFERED | - | - | - |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Loyola Marymount University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Accounting and Related Services program has the highest salary ($80,053) after graduation and the Finance and Financial Management Services program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $74,483 average salary.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,053 | $6,671 | $14,750 | $156 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,483 | $6,207 | $19,500 | $207 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,960 | $5,747 | $21,000 | $223 |
| Marketing | $61,290 | $5,108 | $24,906 | $264 |
| Economics | $58,459 | $4,872 | $20,125 | $213 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,685 | $4,140 | - | - |
| Communication | $47,820 | $3,985 | $17,750 | $188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $45,900 | $3,825 | $22,375 | $237 |
| Graphic Communications | $45,722 | $3,810 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | $45,499 | $3,792 | $20,500 | $217 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,262 | $3,772 | $22,000 | $233 |
| Sociology | $44,475 | $3,706 | $17,750 | $188 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $99,019 | $8,252 | $99,813 | $1,135 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $83,365 | $6,947 | - | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,244 | $5,687 | $20,500 | $233 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | $62,746 | $5,229 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | $59,924 | $4,994 | - | - |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $53,221 | $4,435 | $74,081 | $843 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,079 | $4,423 | $43,095 | $490 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $47,843 | $3,987 | $104,931 | $1,194 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $42,607 | $3,551 | $120,626 | $1,372 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $104,060 | $8,672 | $70,420 | $801 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Loyola Marymount University.
At the school, the Law Doctoral (Professional Practice) program has the most completers of 305 and the Psychology Bachelor program has the second most completers of 166 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 166 | 31 | 135 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 160 | 60 | 100 |
| Finance | 147 | 117 | 30 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 111 | 17 | 94 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 100 | 69 | 31 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 98 | 54 | 44 |
| Political Science and Government | 90 | 44 | 46 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 75 | 36 | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 67 | 26 | 41 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 63 | 27 | 36 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Education and Leadership | 134 | 30 | 104 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 57 | 33 | 24 |
| Educational Psychology | 37 | 1 | 36 |
| Business/Commerce | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Management Science | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 29 | 23 | 6 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 29 | 4 | 25 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 20 | - | 20 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 26 | 6 | 20 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 28 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8 | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| African-American/Black Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Women's Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 111 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Journalism | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 34 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 58 | 29 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | 26ONLINE | 32 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Urban Education and Leadership | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 134ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Special Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 29 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9ONLINE |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Civil Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | 8 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Water Resources Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Computer Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Software Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 37 | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Systems Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Engineering (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| German Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| French Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 305 | NOT OFFERED |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 46 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15ONLINE |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 22 | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 67 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biomedical Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Biochemistry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Applied Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mathematics and Statistics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 53 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13 | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology/Theological Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 166 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| School Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 32ONLINE |
| Educational Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 37ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 54 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| International Relations and Affairs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 90 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 47 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dance (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 63 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 75 | 21 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 36 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 98 | 57 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 42 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 20 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 37 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 63 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 37 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 100 | 32 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 147 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 34 | 35 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 160 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Taxation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 37 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 63 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 37 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 100 | 32 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 147 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 34 | 35 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 160 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Taxation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| History | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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