Average

Score: 50/100

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Pacifica Graduate Institute

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Carpinteria, California 93013

🌐 www.pacifica.edu/

Pacifica Graduate Institute campus, Carpinteria, CA. Photo: Nholly at English Wikipedia, GFDL via Wikimedia Commons.

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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

A+

90/100

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

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Earnings by Major at Pacifica Graduate Institute

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	$56,960	$105,793	+6%	#36 of 93	#60	$220,842
Psychology	$27,057	$67,625	-33%	#5 of 5	#5	$183,866

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

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Avg home value near campus: $1,547,503
Avg rent near campus: $4,324/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93001 (2.5% cap, Ventura)

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🏆 Where Pacifica Graduate Institute Ranks

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

#10

Psychology, Other

of 16 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Counseling Psychology 103 grads/yr Psychology, Other 61 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 48 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 42 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pacifica Graduate Institute'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

Counselors, all other

$50k/yr 69,100 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Student Demographics

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Total Students

74%

Women

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%

Hispanic 9%

Black 3%

Asian 4%

Two or More 6%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pacifica Graduate Institute?

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 Pacifica Graduate Institute?

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

What is the graduation rate at Pacifica Graduate Institute?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Pacifica Graduate Institute a good school?

Pacifica Graduate Institute has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). 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 (A+): 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 Pacifica Graduate Institute?

Pacifica Graduate Institute has a total enrollment of 882 students.

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