Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 65.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.8%
- Retention Rate
- 76.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $60,583
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,223
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $129,325 | $216,605 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $107,906 | $148,580 |
| Optometry. | Doctoral | $97,452 | $205,643 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $77,087 | $177,722 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $22,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,927 | $144,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $60,623 | $256,017 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $58,673 | $50,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $53,608 | $92,127 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,852 | $39,568 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $44,468 | $101,251 |
| Social Work. | Master | $42,123 | $70,328 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $39,369 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,153 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $37,208 |
Outcomes Overview
Pacific graduates earn a median of $60,583 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 38% based on typical debt loads of $23,223. Monthly loan payments of $246 consume about 5% of gross income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong health sciences programs funnel many graduates into optometry, pharmacy, and physical therapy careers that command higher starting salaries than the overall median. With a 95.5% employment rate and loan repayment rate of 77%, most graduates find stable work after completing their degrees. The combination of manageable debt levels and career-focused programs in growing healthcare fields creates a strong return on investment for Pacific students.