Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, California · Private, nonprofit · 312 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $65,108 | +$28,132 | clears the bar | $55,102 | 2 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $67,917 | +$30,941 | clears the bar | $91,562 | 3 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $56,791 | +$19,815 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $51,865 | +$14,889 | clears the bar | $34,375 | 2.3 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Master's Degree | $68,287 | +$31,311 | clears the bar | $51,250 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $69,244 | +$32,268 | clears the bar | $50,332 | 1.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 57% of students receive Pell grants.
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.