Lionel University
Carpinteria, California
Estimated for a typical student paying the average net price over 4 years.
There isn't enough federal earnings data to calculate a reliable ROI here yet.
The numbers behind the verdict
Equity & access
Who the college serves and whether the payoff reaches everyone — earnings ten years after starting (IRS-linked), with access measures from federal enrollment data.
Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity. Federal data does not report earnings by race.
Net price by family income
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by household income as of 2024.
| Family income | Average net price / yr |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30k | $29,817 |
| $30k–$48k | $27,635 |
| $48k–$75k | — |
| $75k–$110k | — |
| $110k+ | — |
How Lionel University compares
This college against the California and national averages — higher earnings and lower cost/debt are better.
Best-paying majors at Lionel University
Fields of study ranked by their own ROI — earnings five years after graduating against the cost and debt. Click a major for the deep dive.
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ROI at Lionel University
Estimates from federal data; your result will vary. How this works.
Admissions & profile
Location
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.
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