How much money do Pacific Oaks College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $37,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Pacific Oaks College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services with a median starting salary of $36,000 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $50,800 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) at $46,600 and Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) who earn $45,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Pacific Oaks College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Master's Degree) | $50,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $46,600 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) | $45,400 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120768 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Pacific Oaks College.