Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Fresno Pacific graduates demonstrate steady earnings growth throughout their early careers, with median incomes rising from $51,422 six years after enrollment to $55,335 at eight years and $58,896 at ten years. This represents 14.5% earnings growth from the six-year to ten-year measurement points, indicating consistent career advancement and skill development over time.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings exceed the peer average, indicating above-typical outcomes for this institution type.
Financial justification for the investment.
Healthy debt burden. Most graduates can manage $23,146 in debt with typical earnings.
Fresno Pacific graduates carry median debt of $23,146, ranking at the 48th percentile nationally and falling $1,854 below the peer median of $25,000. Debt levels span from $8,734 at the 25th percentile to $25,000 at the 75th percentile, indicating controlled borrowing across student populations.
Fresno Pacific achieves above average return performance, ranking at the 75th percentile nationally through exceptional value-added earnings delivery. The university generates $19,818 in earnings beyond expectations, placing it in the 94th percentile for value-added performance.
Approximately 28.5% of Fresno Pacific graduates continue to graduate or professional study, though this estimate carries low confidence based on progr...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Business Administration drives the university's strongest earnings outcomes, with graduates earning $62,736 median income and representing the largest program cohort at 112 graduates. This program's #86 national ranking and strong value score of 74.9 demonstrate comprehensive business preparation leading to diverse career opportunities.
Psychology graduates earn $44,582 despite ranking #169 nationally, while Adult Development and Aging graduates earn $39,127 with strong national positioning at #33. Forensic Social Work produces similar earnings at $40,458 with specialized career preparation.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings outcomes show meaningful variation across career paths and program choices, with the distribution spanning from $36,450 at the 25th percentile to $81,151 at the 75th percentile. This 2.2:1 ratio reflects differences between social service careers and business leadership roles available to graduates.
