Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,942
25th percentile (25th in CA)
Sample Size
73
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

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

University of Phoenix-California graduates earn $55k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all marketing 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

Marketing masters's programs at peer institutions in California (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Phoenix-California$54,942$51,369
University of Southern California$88,627$144,644
National Median$61,076

Other Marketing Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$88,627

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.