Vanguard University of Southern California Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Vanguard University of Southern California

This page shows median first-year earnings for Vanguard University of Southern California 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 $38,600 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $43,200. 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 $85,600 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $38,800 , and Marketing at $34,200 .

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 $120,100 , followed by Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) at $54,400 , and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) at $38,600 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Vanguard University of Southern California graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $120,100
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $85,600
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) $54,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,800
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) $38,600
Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,200
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $33,400
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,000
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor’s Degree) $25,700
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor’s Degree) $25,500
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) $23,300
Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) $22,000

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123651.

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

Last updated: August 2026