Median Earnings (1yr)
$70,179
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Ashford University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Ashford University graduates earn $70k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all sociology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Sociology masters's programs at peer institutions in California (25 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ashford University$70,179
California State University-Los Angeles$50,577
National Median$53,226

Other Sociology Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$6,813$50,577

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ashford University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.