Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.8%
- Retention Rate
- 88.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $78,445
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $141,586 | $15,500 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $135,274 | $227,653 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $100,849 | $349,063 |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,017 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor | $69,338 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $68,858 | $102,839 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,778 | $27,000 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $62,766 | $147,082 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $62,260 | $23,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $54,610 | $29,182 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $52,733 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $28,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $49,136 | $33,346 |
Outcomes Overview
Pacific graduates earn a median of $78,445 ten years out, putting them ahead of many liberal arts colleges. The typical monthly loan payment of $207 represents just 3.2% of gross income based on median earnings. With median debt of $19,500, graduates face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. The school's strong dental and pharmacy programs feed graduates into high-paying healthcare careers. Business and engineering majors also command solid starting salaries in California's competitive job market. An employment rate of 91.9% shows most graduates find work quickly after graduation. Pacific delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.