Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 9%
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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Ashford University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 88% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 6th 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 Ashford University
Median pay of bachelor'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $71,369 | $81,292 | +11% | #31 of 115 | #62 | $26,497 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $61,359 | $77,907 | -6% | #96 of 166 | #133 | $37,741 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,466 | $71,782 | +5% | #321 of 1176 | #612 | $34,370 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | $68,414 | +24% | — | — | $28,109 |
| Public Administration | $65,503 | $68,344 | +5% | #16 of 47 | #27 | $33,349 |
| Marketing | $54,286 | $66,307 | -4% | #267 of 516 | #414 | $37,625 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $66,360 | $65,737 | -16% | #71 of 84 | #79 | $38,365 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $51,118 | $65,002 | -5% | #119 of 187 | #166 | $36,139 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $57,566 | $64,426 | -23% | #402 of 452 | #434 | $29,813 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,089 | $61,909 | +10% | #128 of 660 | #274 | $33,341 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,350 | $61,522 | -19% | #683 of 796 | #768 | $32,813 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,869 | $60,144 | +9% | #148 of 660 | #375 | $31,380 |
| Real Estate | $49,261 | $58,733 | -31% | #23 of 25 | #23 | $32,803 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $37,853 | $56,666 | +13% | #22 of 90 | #39 | $30,073 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $55,689 | -9% | #94 of 156 | #128 | $34,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $41,893 | $55,435 | +1% | #127 of 265 | #188 | $41,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,196 | $54,740 | -14% | #441 of 565 | #521 | $27,172 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $45,459 | $53,801 | -8% | #189 of 275 | #238 | $33,541 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,513 | $51,665 | -5% | #353 of 610 | #530 | $35,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,010 | $51,307 | -3% | #269 of 476 | #384 | $22,685 |
| Sociology | $43,202 | $51,004 | -3% | #268 of 462 | #377 | $28,693 |
| Gerontology | $33,706 | $49,843 | -8% | #6 of 6 | #6 | $28,750 |
| History | $46,581 | $49,773 | -2% | #256 of 459 | #374 | $32,938 |
| Social Sciences | $45,588 | $48,970 | -8% | #58 of 87 | #75 | $32,813 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $39,676 | $48,922 | -6% | #33 of 50 | #44 | $33,129 |
| Psychology | $38,524 | $48,325 | -5% | #635 of 1027 | #909 | $32,813 |
| Education | $34,704 | $47,107 | -5% | #45 of 71 | #60 | $30,599 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,520 | $47,071 | -3% | #346 of 576 | #466 | $29,781 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $37,661 | $45,157 | -7% | #15 of 20 | #18 | $40,083 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $36,944 | $44,852 | -8% | #133 of 172 | #160 | $27,470 |
| Journalism | $32,459 | $44,589 | -21% | #173 of 187 | #184 | $36,807 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | $33,086 | $44,242 | -7% | — | — | $30,742 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | $38,789 | $44,036 | +9% | — | — | $31,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,594 | $43,748 | -8% | #544 of 680 | #664 | $31,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $40,890 | $43,140 | -29% | #67 of 67 | #67 | $34,478 |
| Anthropology | $34,382 | $41,266 | -12% | #150 of 188 | #169 | $26,258 |
| Library Science and Administration | $29,163 | $38,786 | +5% | — | — | $25,500 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $22,257 | — | — | — | — | $30,239 |
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.
The Ashford University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $967,341
- Avg rent near campus: $3,183/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92108 (4.1% cap, San Diego)
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🏆 Where Ashford University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $12,240 |
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology