Programs & majors brief
Azusa Pacific University Majors & Programs
Which majors earn the most at Azusa Pacific University?
36 of 36 programs shown
Each bar is a field’s median. Program size counts degrees awarded, not unique people or the earnings sample.
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| Program | Degrees awarded | 4-yr earnings | Field rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 615 | $118,549 | #9 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 82 | $78,900 | #102 |
| Psychology, General | 150 | $63,963 | #23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 81 | $56,994 | #70 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 33 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Communication and Media Studies small degree count | 17 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Journalism small degree count | 11 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Graphic Communications small degree count | 14 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Computer Science small degree count | 9 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General small degree count | 5 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Engineering, General small degree count | 9 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| English Language and Literature, General small degree count | 19 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Biology, General | 22 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology small degree count | 10 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Mathematics small degree count | 5 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 87 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Philosophy small degree count | 6 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies small degree count | 17 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other small degree count | 14 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies small degree count | 10 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Religious Music and Worship small degree count | 7 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries small degree count | 6 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 31 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Social Work | 36 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Criminology small degree count | 13 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Political Science and Government small degree count | 7 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Sociology small degree count | 6 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 38 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Music | 27 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Design and Applied Arts small degree count | 12 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts small degree count | 12 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft small degree count | 5 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Marketing | 25 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| Business/Commerce, General small degree count | 15 | Too few graduates to report | — |
| History small degree count | 8 | Too few graduates to report | — |
Program data and definitions · How to evaluate program rankings
What are the largest programs at Azusa Pacific University?
Counts describe degrees awarded in the reporting period, not current enrollment. Program data and definitions
How do Azusa Pacific University majors rank nationally?
National program rankings
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing#9
- Psychology, General#23
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Included by program size#70
- Business Administration, Management and Operations Included by program size#102
Programs ranked in the national top 50, supplemented by the largest ranked programs when needed to show ten. Fewer appear when fewer ranks are reported. Each rank compares bachelor’s programs in the same field; field sizes differ.
Further analysis
At Azusa Pacific University, the choice of field matters: 4 programs carry an Azimuth national rank, and 4 have published earnings data. The degree mix is concentrated in Health Professions, which makes up 41.4% of bachelor's degrees awarded, followed by Psychology at 10.1% and Business at 9.7%.
Nursing is the largest single program, with 615 degrees awarded a year. Its completers earn a median of $118,549 four years after completion, placing it #9 nationally in its field.
Psychology is the second-largest, with 150 degrees awarded, a national rank of #23, and median earnings of $63,963. Award counts reflect degrees conferred in one academic year, not distinct students, and program earnings cover completers four years after completion. Across all fields, 4.9% of degrees are in STEM.
Data & methodology
Sources and reporting periods: methodology.
Analysis and methodology by Daniel Rogers, founder of College Azimuth.
Explanatory text is AI-assisted drafting checked against those figures; it is not an additional data source.
Figure notes link to sources and limitations. About College Azimuth.