Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, California · Private, nonprofit · 1,933 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 43 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,225 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,462 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,976 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,117 |
| $110k and up | $27,684 |
| All families (average) | $21,241 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,582 | +$10,606 | clears the bar | $16,266 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $102,239 | +$65,263 | clears the bar | $18,930 | 0.3 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $75,686 | +$38,710 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,957 | +$25,981 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
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.