Social Sciences at Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Azusa Pacific University graduates in social sciences earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Azusa Pacific University Compares for Social Sciences
All 9 colleges reporting social 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $87,609 | $83,386 | #1 | $72,024 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $82,105 | $74,710 | #2 | $64,823 |
| 3 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $74,962 | $71,348 | #3 | $67,094 |
| 4 | Coppin State University Baltimore, MD | $72,178 | $63,345 | #6 | $54,676 |
| 5 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $71,200 | $67,768 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $67,595 | $69,975 | #4 | $45,943 |
| 7 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $63,771 | $58,027 | #7 | $46,937 |
| 8 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $62,304 | $54,865 | #8 | $48,671 |
| 9 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $50,531 | $48,268 | #9 | $41,543 |
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 |
| Psychology | $68,797 | $56,057 | #7 of 14 |
| 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 |
| 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 social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,937 one year after graduating and $63,771 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Azusa Pacific University rank for social sciences?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Azusa Pacific University ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Azusa Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for social sciences ($64,286), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,557.
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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.