Behavioral Sciences at Ashford University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 150 graduates a year
Ashford University graduates in behavioral sciences earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 89% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ashford University Compares for Behavioral Sciences
All 20 colleges reporting behavioral sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $58,883 | $61,130 | #1 | $36,206 |
| 2 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $57,325 | $60,443 | #2 | — |
| 3 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $56,440 | $56,772 | #3 | $34,613 |
| 4 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $54,606 | $49,688 | #10 | $28,709 |
| 5 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $51,151 | $52,006 | #4 | $32,986 |
| 6 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $50,634 | $51,495 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,081 | $49,781 | #9 | $38,937 |
| 8 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $48,922 | $44,516 | #14 | — |
| 9 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $48,657 | $49,996 | #7 | $38,087 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $48,215 | $49,832 | #8 | $29,273 |
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| 12 | Saint Francis University Loretto, PA | $47,316 | $48,121 | #11 | — |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $46,125 | $47,995 | #12 | $33,439 |
| 14 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $46,098 | $41,946 | #17 | $31,899 |
| 15 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $45,157 | $41,090 | #18 | $37,661 |
| 16 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $44,719 | $50,209 | #6 | — |
| 17 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $44,069 | $47,251 | #13 | $30,147 |
| 18 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $39,738 | $44,063 | #15 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ashford University behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,661 one year after graduating and $45,157 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ashford University rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, Ashford University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at Ashford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,083.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.