Where Vanguard University of Southern California Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all education bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard University of Southern California | — | $55,018 | — |
| Brown University | $33,866 | $61,660 | +82% |
| Chapman University | $37,928 | $60,147 | +59% |
| University of California-Irvine | $26,106 | $52,320 | +100% |
| Ashford University | $34,704 | $34,380 | -1% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Education bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (18 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa | $39,950 | $34,704* | $55,018 | $24,030* | — |
 Chapman UniversityOrange | $62,784 | $37,928* | $60,147 | $21,746* | 0.57 |
 Ashford UniversitySan Diego | $13,160 | $34,704* | $34,380 | $44,596* | 1.29 |
 University of California-IrvineIrvine | $14,237 | $26,106* | $52,320 | $15,575* | 0.60 |
| National Median | — | $38,660* | — | $26,522* | 0.69 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with education graduates
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 Vanguard University of Southern California, approximately 43% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.