Marshall B Ketchum University
Fullerton, California · Private, nonprofit
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry | First Professional Degree | $124,937 | +$87,961 | clears the bar | $168,931 | 1.9 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $81,300 | +$44,324 | clears the bar | $244,757 | 5.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $163,054 | +$126,078 | clears the bar | $162,878 | 1.3 yrs |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.