Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute
Carpinteria, CA · Doctoral Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Pacifica Graduate Institute graduates in psychology earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 272% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pacifica Graduate Institute Compares for Psychology
All 5 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 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $109,439 | $99,582 | #1 | $91,052 |
| 2 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $108,825 | $99,024 | #2 | $85,587 |
| 3 | The Chicago School at Washington DC Washington, DC | $108,825 | $95,359 | #4 | $85,587 |
| 4 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $106,003 | $96,456 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Pacifica Graduate Institute Carpinteria, CA | $67,625 | $61,534 | #5 | $27,057 |
Other Majors at Pacifica Graduate Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $105,793 | $56,960 | #36 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacifica Graduate Institute psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,057 one year after graduating and $67,625 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacifica Graduate Institute rank for psychology?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pacifica Graduate Institute ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for psychology ($100,857), and the median federal debt at graduation is $183,866.
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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.