Top Ranked Programs
Vanguard University of Southern California's program mix centers on Business and applied professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 69 graduates, followed by Nursing, Business Administration, Kinesiology, and Communication and Media Studies. Across 16 programs serving roughly 407 students annually, the institution's strongest earnings outcomes cluster in business and management-oriented fields. The highest-earning programs reflect the institution's professional focus. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $102,239 four years after enrollment with 62 graduates, while Business Administration delivers median earnings of $62,957 and Psychology, General reaches $47,582. These programs represent the direct-to-workforce pathway where four-year earnings reflect labor-market outcomes in applied business and professional fields. Vanguard University of Southern California's program concentration in Business (representing 17% of graduates) and Education (representing 8% of graduates) positions the institution as a professional-focused private university in Southern California. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand.