by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Azusa Pacific University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Azusa Pacific University landed the #152 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.This means that the school is among the Top 15% of the nation when it comes to overall quality.For this achievement, Azusa Pacific received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in California, Azusa Pacific came in at #31.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Azusa Pacific came in at #152.This places the school in the Top 15% of the country for overall quality.Azusa Pacific was awarded this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge for this accomplishment.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California, Azusa Pacific came in at #31.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingAzusa Pacific ranked #152 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Azusa Pacific took the #31 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in California.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Azusa Pacific took the #152 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Azusa Pacific took the #31 spot for Best Graduate Schools in California.
Around 3,513 graduate students chose to attend Azusa Pacific University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Our findings are below.
Women make up 73.0% of the total graduate student body at Azusa Pacific while men make up 27.0%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 67.1% of the graduate students who attend Azusa Pacific are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Azusa Pacific. Around 3.4% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Azusa Pacific who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,673.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from Azusa Pacific is $84,447.
Doctoral degree recipients from Azusa Pacific earn an average early-career salary of $100,580.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Azusa Pacific with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $137,727 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $94,392 |
| Business Administration & Management | $87,027 |
| Business & Commerce | $83,478 |
| General Education | $82,402 |
| Social Work | $78,483 |
| Other Psychology | $76,565 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $76,528 |
| Other Social Sciences | $58,049 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | $46,443 |
Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Azusa, California.Azusa Pacific is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Azusa Pacific University.
Contact details for Azusa Pacific are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 901 E Alosta, Azusa, CA 91702-7000 |
| Phone: | 626-969-3434 |
| Website: | www.apu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/azusapacific |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/azusapacific |
59.7% of the graduate students at Azusa Pacific University took at least one class online.For that same period, 22.3% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 10 | — |
| Biotechnology | 9 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 72 | $87,027 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 8 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 43 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 12 | — |
| General Education | 73 | $80,698 |
| General English Literature | 4 | — |
| General Psychology | 26 | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | 1 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 32 | — |
| Music | 20 | — |
| Nursing | 198 | $137,727 |
| Other Psychology | 205 | $66,624 |
| Other Social Sciences | 30 | $58,049 |
| Public Administration | 10 | — |
| Public Health | 6 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 5 | — |
| Religious Education | 13 | — |
| Social Work | 90 | $78,483 |
| Special Education | 15 | — |
| Statistics | 4 | — |
| Student Counseling | 48 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 152 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 66 | $76,528 |
| Teaching English or French | 18 | $42,492 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 24 | $46,443 |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 15 | $111,162 |
| Nursing | 3 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Azusa Pacific University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 15 | — |
| Nursing | 11 | — |
| Other Psychology | 22 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 74 | — |
| Religious Education | 8 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 23 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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