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Laurus College

#2452 in US ranking San Luis Obispo, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$3,768
Receiving aid
80%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$41,482
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Laurus College?

Laurus College is a private, career-focused college based in San Luis Obispo, California. It was established in 2006 and has developed programs in fields including business, technology, digital media, and health administration.

Its emphasis on career-oriented instruction is more useful to a prospective student than its age alone. Before enrolling, compare the current catalog with the credential you want: program names, award levels, required courses, and delivery formats can change over time.

What are the faculties and departments at Laurus College?

Laurus College organizes its academics around career programs rather than a large university-style system of colleges and faculties. Its areas of study include business administration, computer and information technology, digital media and communications, and health and medical administration.

Students should compare programs at the credential level, not just by subject. An associate-level program and a bachelor's-level program in a similar field can differ substantially in length, general education requirements, technical depth, and cost. The current catalog is the place to confirm the exact degree title, course sequence, required equipment or software, and whether a program can be completed in the format a student needs.

What is the location of Laurus College?

Laurus College is based in San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast. Its city location matters most for students who expect to attend in person: commuting time, transportation, and local living expenses can affect the practicality of a program even when much of the coursework is online.

Applicants should confirm where their specific classes and required activities take place. An institutional address does not, by itself, establish that every program has the same in-person schedule or that all student services are offered at that location.

What is the mission and vision of Laurus College?

Laurus College describes its educational purpose in career-oriented terms: providing instruction and a student experience intended to prepare learners for work in their chosen fields. That stated purpose is consistent with its concentration in applied business, technology, media, and administrative programs.

A mission statement describes an institution's goals, not a measured employment result. Students can test how that purpose translates into practice by examining current course outlines, opportunities to build work samples, instructor qualifications, and the career assistance available in their particular program.

Laurus College Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Laurus College

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Small

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Continuous

Foundation year

2006

Laurus College Accreditation

Laurus College is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Laurus College Programs and Degrees

iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.