Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 62.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.4%
- Retention Rate
- 83.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $66,677
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,219
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $106,724 | $61,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $100,414 | |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | $90,146 | $95,539 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $89,570 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $78,719 | $137,739 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $60,771 | $18,000 |
| Education, General. | Master | $60,234 | $49,325 |
| Psychology, Other. | Doctoral | $59,722 | $223,308 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $59,425 | $28,753 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $25,797 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $54,585 | $46,294 |
| Social Work. | Master | $54,082 | $48,971 |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $52,107 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $49,787 | $48,742 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $48,432 |
Outcomes Overview
Azusa Pacific graduates earn a median of $66,677 ten years after leaving, putting them ahead of many regional competitors. The typical monthly loan payment of $246 represents just 4.4% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35, APU graduates carry manageable debt loads compared to national averages. The university's strong programs in nursing and education feed into stable, growing fields where Christian values align with career missions. Employment rates hit 95.2%, reflecting the practical focus of APU's curriculum. Despite the $43,600 sticker price, this represents a strong return on investment for students seeking faith-based education with solid career outcomes.