Compare 19 Auditing. programs in California. Average earnings: $82,377.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Auditing tells a different story. Across 19 programs, earnings range from $60,763 to $101,411—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Santa Clara University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $101,411, well above the $82,377 average across California programs. But regional options compete strongly—University of San Francisco ($92,299) and Menlo College ($92,161) demonstrate that program outcomes don't follow traditional prestige hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Santa Clara graduates borrow $19,162 and face just a 3.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, Cal State Northridge leads with a 7.0% family burden—still excellent, proving smart program choice beats brand names.
Highest program earnings: $101,411
Strong outcomes ($92,299) with 51% acceptance
3.3% payment burden | Excellent
7.0% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $101,411 | 86 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $92,299 | 49 | $23,000 | Excellent | $44,413 | Manageable |
| #3 | Menlo CollegePrivate | $92,161 | 15 | $21,750 | Excellent | $36,347 | Manageable |
| #4 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $91,902 | 43 | $19,500 | Excellent | $58,361 | Manageable |
| #5 | $91,480 | 27 | $23,691 | Excellent | $58,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $90,072 | 189 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Good | |
| #7 | Pepperdine UniversityPrivate | $89,165 | 16 | $23,510 | Excellent | $41,309 | Manageable |
| #8 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $88,651 | 93 | $22,940 | Excellent | $56,559 | Challenging |
| #9 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $87,099 | 15 | $26,000 | Excellent | $28,208 | Manageable |
| #10 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $86,240 | 58 | $20,500 | Excellent | $44,954 | Manageable |
| #11 | $79,922 | 304 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | |
| #12 | University Of La VernePrivate | $78,854 | 38 | $23,500 | Excellent | $27,977 | Manageable |
| #13 | $77,916 | 48 | $26,063 | Excellent | $31,387 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $76,845 | 32 | $23,219 | Excellent | $26,000 | Manageable |
| #15 | Woodbury UniversityPrivate | $75,952 | 13 | $26,960 | Excellent | $39,059 | Challenging |
| #16 | $75,436 | 36 | $21,669 | Excellent | $32,125 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Biola UniversityPrivate | $65,246 | 17 | $23,875 | Excellent | $50,726 | High |
| #18 | $63,749 | 21 | $22,990 | Excellent | $38,376 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $60,763 | 18 | $25,949 | Good | $23,250 | Challenging |
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