Pacifica Graduate Institute
Santa Barbara CA, California · Private, for-profit
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $51,814 | +$14,838 | clears the bar | $105,107 | 7.1 yrs |
| Psychology, Other | Doctoral Degree | $67,625 | +$30,649 | clears the bar | $183,866 | 6 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | $105,793 | +$68,817 | clears the bar | $220,842 | 3.2 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.