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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (30 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Chapman University$53,319
California State University-Northridge$100,724$97,379$20,2500.20
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia$93,239$28,3000.30
National University$92,748$101,494
Loma Linda University$92,363$77,459$29,5140.32
Smith Chason College$50,199
National Median$60,447$27,0000.45

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$7,095$100,724$20,250
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Visalia
$93,239$28,300
National University
San Diego
$13,320$92,748
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda
$92,363$29,514
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles
$19,100$50,199

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 Chapman University, approximately 20% 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.