Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, California · Private, nonprofit · 14 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $59,295 | +$22,319 | clears the bar | $75,599 | 3.4 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $85,224 | +$48,248 | clears the bar | $99,711 | 2.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $29,432 | -$7,544 | falls short | $16,470 | n/a |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | $121,995 | +$85,019 | clears the bar | $286,181 | 3.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 50% 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.