Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,871
44th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
217
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Phoenix-California graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Phoenix-California graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 44th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections 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

Criminal Justice and Corrections masters's programs at peer institutions in California (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Phoenix-California$49,871$52,160
University of San Diego$143,943
California State University-Long Beach$47,425
Ashford University$46,645
National University$43,511$69,906
National Median$51,130

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of San Diego
San Diego
$56,444$143,943
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$7,008$47,425
Ashford University
San Diego
$13,160$46,645
National University
San Diego
$13,320$43,511

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 University of Phoenix-California, approximately 24% 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.