Azusa Pacific University Rankings by Salary Score
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Azusa Pacific University's Top Rankings
Azusa Pacific University is ranked on 3 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Azusa Pacific University
We calculated a salary score for each of Azusa Pacific University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Azusa Pacific University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for APU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,000 | $53,110 | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $24,690 | $15,820 | |
| Biology, General | $27,500 | $29,690 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,000 | $43,860 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $26,000 | $40,470 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $47,000 | $40,820 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $21,750 | $36,150 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $25,000 | $62,010 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $24,250 | $24,330 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,500 | $26,480 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $20,500 | $25,190 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $37,590 | $44,970 | |
| History | $25,000 | $32,930 | |
| International Business | Not Reported | $51,270 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,500 | $39,010 | |
| Marketing | $25,000 | $42,240 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Music | $27,000 | $28,310 | |
| Political Science and Government | $24,000 | $34,260 | |
| Psychology, General | $22,500 | $27,640 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $25,000 | $90,500 | |
| Religious Education | $22,000 | $34,530 | |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $29,690 | |
| Sociology | $19,500 | $27,110 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $23,100 | $30,770 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $22,750 | $29,690 |
Salary Scores for APU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,430 | $62,760 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $48,850 | $61,520 | |
| Education, General | $46,390 | $60,340 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,830 | $47,260 | |
| Psychology, Other | $62,500 | $45,780 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $59,850 | $111,200 | |
| Religious Education | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | $30,890 | $46,090 | |
| Social Work | $52,020 | $54,090 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $35,300 | $56,980 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $24,590 | $36,310 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $63,690 | $36,850 |
Salary Scores for APU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | $97,140 | $98,210 | |
| Psychology, Other | $192,600 | $68,860 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $142,120 | $78,170 |
Most Recent Reviews
As I reflect on my journey in attending Azusa Pacific University, I remember researching colleges and hearing other students experiences and hoping for an experience like the ones they portrayed. In my time at APU, I now recognize that my experience was not like those who went before me, because it was been my very own experience, one I would not trade for the world. Azusa Pacific University is so much more than a University, APU fosters a community that truly meets individuals where they are at as they develop... Read More
Azusa Pacific University is a wonderful school. While it is private, it is larger school, so you benefit from many resources they have on campus. The faculty and staff really care about everyone on campus. While it is a Christian school, the faculty emphasized critical thinking. I would consider the school to be more progressive than most Christian universities.