Azusa Pacific University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Azusa Pacific University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Azusa Pacific University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $44,600 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $54,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $86,700 , followed by Accounting and Related Services at $56,700 , and Computer and Information Sciences at $47,800 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $106,300 , followed by Education (Doctoral Degree) at $90,300 , and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) at $78,700 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Azusa Pacific University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Azusa Pacific University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $106,300
Education (Doctoral Degree) $90,300
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $86,700
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) $78,700
Education (Master's Degree) $58,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $57,900
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $56,700
Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) $54,400
Social Work (Master's Degree) $52,900
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) $52,700
Psychology, Other (Doctoral Degree) $50,400
Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $47,800
Social Sciences, Other (Master's Degree) $40,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $40,700
International Business (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,900
Psychology, Other (Master's Degree) $39,900
Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,400
Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) $33,800
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,200
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree) $31,800
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,700
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,600
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,500
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,600
Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,400
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,400
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $24,900
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $24,000
Music (Bachelor’s Degree) $22,400
Visual and Performing Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $21,000
English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) $20,500
Religious Education (Bachelor’s Degree) $19,200

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109785.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026