Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,657
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
88
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Pacific Oaks College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Pacific Oaks College graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all human development, family studies, 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

Human Development, Family Studies, masters's programs at peer institutions in California (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Pacific Oaks College$53,657$59,606
California State University-Dominguez Hills$61,026$61,337
Loma Linda University$43,043$51,904
National Median$47,754

Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson
$7,064$61,026
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda
$43,043

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 Pacific Oaks College, approximately 55% 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.