Top Ranked Programs
Azusa Pacific University's program mix is anchored in health and human-services fields, a signature consistent with the institution's mission-driven identity and its location in Southern California's expansive healthcare labor market. Health professions account for 10% of degree output under the Business family, followed by Arts at 6% and Social Sciences at 2%. Across 36 programs serving roughly 1,486 graduates annually, the institution's strongest financial outcomes cluster in clinical and applied health fields where regional employer demand is consistently high. Nursing demonstrates notable scale and earnings performance, with 615 graduates and median earnings of $118,549 four years after enrollment. Azimuth ranks it #8 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting the strong demand for clinical nursing roles across California. Psychology, General follows with 150 graduates and median earnings of $63,963 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #17 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Together these two programs account for a substantial share of the institution's degree output and anchor its health-sector earnings profile. The highest-earning programs at Azusa Pacific University reinforce the health-sciences concentration. Nursing leads with median earnings of $118,549 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks it #8 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions — followed by Business Administration at $78,900, ranked #83 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Psychology, General and General Studies round out the top earners, both reflecting direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter in-demand clinical or applied roles immediately after completing their degrees. For context on how these fields align with national labor-market trends, see [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/).