C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

73/100 · earnings-weighted

Alliant International University-San Diego

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 San Diego, California 92131

🌐 https://www.alliant.edu/

Alliant International University-San Diego — tuition $17,544

Outcomes

46/100

Affordability

33/100

Resources

87/100

Experience

40/100

Prestige

61/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,147

Total Enrollment

22%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Alliant International University-San Diego, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$66,666

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$47,218

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$12,878

Median debt at graduation

1.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 94th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Alliant International University-San Diego

Median pay of master's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Research and Experimental Psychology	$123,985	$116,546	+84%	#1 of 13	#1	—
Human Resources Management and Services	$66,109	$89,459	+7%	#63 of 159	#87	$64,250
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$77,101	$86,459	+33%	#21 of 322	#32	$61,500
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	$62,285	$84,805	+41%	#6 of 302	#12	$41,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,210	$78,738	-24%	#685 of 861	#792	—
Special Education and Teaching	$63,647	$77,956	+21%	#34 of 280	#50	$35,875
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$59,992	$75,075	+25%	#34 of 380	#54	$35,450
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	$53,383	$74,086	+24%	#23 of 204	#38	$107,070
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	$57,443	-13%	#30 of 52	#43	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Alliant International University-San Diego Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,488,780
Avg rent near campus: $3,671/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92121 (2.9% cap, San Diego)

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🏆 Where Alliant International University-San Diego Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

of 45 schools

#10

Clinical Psychology

of 62 schools

#10

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

of 28 schools

#17

School Psychology

of 45 schools

#21

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

of 47 schools

#24

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

of 67 schools

#24

Educational Psychology

of 26 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$17,544	$17,544

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 240 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 215 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 209 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 108 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 97 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 72 grads/yr School Psychology 71 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 69 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 58 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 51 grads/yr Educational Psychology 29 grads/yr Organizational Behavior Studies 26 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 24 grads/yr Information Technology 21 grads/yr Criminology 17 grads/yr Psychopharmacology 14 grads/yr Forensic Psychology 13 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9 grads/yr Management Science 8 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Alliant International University-San Diego's top programs commonly pursue.

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Marriage and family therapists

$64k/yr 77,800 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Special education teachers, secondary school

$70k/yr 164,200 jobs

Special education teachers, all other

$67k/yr 41,000 jobs

Special education teachers, middle school

$65k/yr 94,800 jobs

Special education teachers, preschool

$62k/yr 29,300 jobs

Student Demographics

4,147

Total Students

75%

Women

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 36%

Hispanic 31%

Black 8%

Asian 8%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 17%

Hybrid (Some Online) 17%

Fully Online 66%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 8%

25-64 (Adult) 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Alliant International University-San Diego?

Alliant International University-San Diego has an acceptance rate of 0%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.

How much does it cost to attend Alliant International University-San Diego?

Tuition at Alliant International University-San Diego is $17,544 for in-state students and $17,544 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Alliant International University-San Diego?

The graduation rate at Alliant International University-San Diego is 22%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Alliant International University-San Diego a good school?

Alliant International University-San Diego has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Alliant International University-San Diego?

Alliant International University-San Diego has a total enrollment of 4,147 students.

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