Below Average

Score: 41/100

Overall (traditional)

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Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Fielding Graduate University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Santa Barbara, California 93105

🌐 www.fielding.edu/

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

30/100

Prestige

13/100

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

937

Total Enrollment

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Earnings by Major at Fielding Graduate University

Median pay of doctoral 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
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$66,593	$108,694	+9%	#27 of 93	#50	$182,333
Educational Administration and Supervision	$92,575	—	—	—	—	$107,287

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 Fielding Graduate University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,918,351
Avg rent near campus: $4,035/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93460 (2.0% cap, Santa Ynez)

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🏆 Where Fielding Graduate University Ranks

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

#30

Applied Psychology

of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Clinical Psychology 106 grads/yr Organizational Behavior Studies 91 grads/yr Applied Psychology 30 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 25 grads/yr Applied Behavior Analysis 25 grads/yr Human Development and Family Studies, General 21 grads/yr Psychology, General 13 grads/yr Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other 11 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Fielding Graduate University's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Business teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 103,100 jobs

Human resources specialists

$73k/yr 944,300 jobs

Student Demographics

937

Total Students

80%

Women

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%

Hispanic 12%

Black 18%

Asian 4%

Two or More 7%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 86%

Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fielding Graduate University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Fielding Graduate University?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Fielding Graduate University?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Fielding Graduate University a good school?

Fielding Graduate University has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Fielding Graduate University?

Fielding Graduate University has a total enrollment of 937 students.

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