How much money do Palo Alto University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating?
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Pacific Graduate School of Psychology graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Research and Experimental Psychology with a median starting salary of $32,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $63,500 followed by Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) at $49,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Palo Alto University 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 |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degree) | $63,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $49,800 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120698 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Palo Alto University.