Psychology at Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Master's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
Azusa Pacific University graduates in psychology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 110% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Azusa Pacific University Compares for Psychology
All 14 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $99,841 | $101,539 | #1 | $71,252 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $99,841 | $101,539 | #2 | $71,252 |
| 3 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $92,284 | $80,990 | #3 | $84,695 |
| 4 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $78,644 | $70,805 | #6 | $60,607 |
| 5 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $73,286 | $69,753 | #8 | $54,372 |
| 6 | East Central University Ada, OK | $71,570 | $80,356 | #4 | $44,967 |
| 7 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $68,797 | $62,601 | #9 | $56,057 |
| 8 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $67,173 | $71,497 | #5 | $58,803 |
| 9 | Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | $65,387 | $69,778 | #7 | $54,590 |
| 10 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $60,246 | $56,342 | #12 | $43,949 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Azusa Pacific University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $91,052 | $109,439 | $223,308 |
Other Majors at Azusa Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $143,392 | $122,638 | #52 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,437 | $69,240 | #375 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $94,996 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $85,420 | $68,234 | #58 of 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $83,642 | $64,084 | #20 of 285 |
| Education | $80,114 | $63,794 | #23 of 214 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $77,902 | $52,927 | #101 of 159 |
| Social Work | $77,518 | $61,612 | #18 of 279 |
| Biotechnology | — | $71,297 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $70,125 | — | #106 of 322 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $64,552 | $49,560 | #6 of 60 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,787 | $37,057 | #200 of 216 |
| Social Sciences | $63,771 | $46,937 | #7 of 9 |
| Psychology | $61,095 | $47,262 | #63 of 92 |
| Music | — | $37,001 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $36,869 | — | #94 of 94 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $36,489 | $44,473 | #52 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Azusa Pacific University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,057 one year after graduating and $68,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Azusa Pacific University rank for psychology?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Azusa Pacific University ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Azusa Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for psychology ($61,796), and the median federal debt at graduation is $76,014.
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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.