Behavioral Sciences at Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Life Pacific University graduates in behavioral sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Life Pacific 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 |
| 11 | Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA | $47,612 | $43,324 | #16 | $29,830 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Life Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $52,477 | $37,436 | #2 of 29 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $46,756 | — | #17 of 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Life Pacific University behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,830 one year after graduating and $47,612 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Life Pacific University rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, Life Pacific University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at Life Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,750.
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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.