Median Earnings (1yr)
$64,084
84th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
93
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Azusa Pacific University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Azusa Pacific University graduates earn $64k, placing them in the 84th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in California (35 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Azusa Pacific University$64,084$70,067
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo$78,641
California State University-Fullerton$77,733$86,035
Fresno Pacific University$77,547
California State University-San Bernardino$76,393$73,910
San Diego State University$69,519$74,164
National Median$56,494

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$11,075$78,641
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$77,733
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno
$35,558$77,547
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$7,675$76,393
San Diego State University
San Diego
$8,290$69,519

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 Azusa Pacific University, approximately 35% 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.