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Azusa Pacific University

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

High upside

Azusa Pacific University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,717,139 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 16.2 years.

4-year net cost

$88,848

Estimated debt

$55,086

Early salary signal

$111,846

Graduation rate

62%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($88,848), estimated debt ($55,086), early-career salary ($111,846), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,717,139

Salary Outlook

$111,846

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,410,129

Salary Outlook

$92,468

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Education, General

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,344,669

Salary Outlook

$88,337

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Psychology, Other

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,297,548

Salary Outlook

$85,362

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,161,585

Salary Outlook

$76,781

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,135,844

Salary Outlook

$75,156

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,079,269

Salary Outlook

$71,585

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business/Commerce, General

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,000,721

Salary Outlook

$66,628

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$978,749

Salary Outlook

$65,241

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$935,150

Salary Outlook

$62,489

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$920,147

Salary Outlook

$61,542

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$907,814

Salary Outlook

$60,764

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$903,068

Salary Outlook

$60,464

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$811,706

Salary Outlook

$54,698

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Psychology, Other

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$795,294

Salary Outlook

$53,662

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$765,808

Salary Outlook

$51,801

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$745,862

Salary Outlook

$50,542

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Fine and Studio Arts

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$742,834

Salary Outlook

$50,351

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$735,556

Salary Outlook

$49,891

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$733,381

Salary Outlook

$49,754

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Sciences, Other

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$733,183

Salary Outlook

$49,741

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Psychology, General

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$700,113

Salary Outlook

$47,654

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$649,433

Salary Outlook

$44,455

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

10.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Theological and Ministerial Studies

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$400,728

Salary Outlook

$28,758

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

16.1 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

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24

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$396,032

Salary Outlook

$28,461

Estimated Debt

$55,086

Payback

16.2 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,778,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,717,139

Value at risk

$1,061,853

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,282,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,410,129

Value at risk

$872,003

Payback

5 years

DOCTORAL

Education, General

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,176,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,344,669

Value at risk

$831,523

Payback

5.2 years

DOCTORAL

Psychology, Other

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,099,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,297,548

Value at risk

$802,384

Payback

5.4 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,879,892

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,161,585

Value at risk

$718,307

Payback

6 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,838,232

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,135,844

Value at risk

$702,388

Payback

6.1 years

CERTIFICATE

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,746,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,079,269

Value at risk

$667,403

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Business/Commerce, General

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,619,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,000,721

Value at risk

$618,831

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,583,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$978,749

Value at risk

$605,243

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Education, General

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,513,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$935,150

Value at risk

$578,282

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,489,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$920,147

Value at risk

$569,005

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,469,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$907,814

Value at risk

$561,378

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Social Work

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,461,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$903,068

Value at risk

$558,444

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,313,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$811,706

Value at risk

$501,946

Payback

8.4 years

MASTERS

Psychology, Other

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,287,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$795,294

Value at risk

$491,798

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,239,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$765,808

Value at risk

$473,564

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,207,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$745,862

Value at risk

$461,230

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Fine and Studio Arts

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,202,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$742,834

Value at risk

$459,358

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,190,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$735,556

Value at risk

$454,856

Payback

9.3 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,186,892

Risk-adjusted ROI

$733,381

Value at risk

$453,511

Payback

9.3 years

MASTERS

Social Sciences, Other

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,186,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$733,183

Value at risk

$453,389

Payback

9.3 years

MASTERS

Psychology, General

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,133,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$700,113

Value at risk

$432,939

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,051,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$649,433

Value at risk

$401,599

Payback

10.4 years

MASTERS

Theological and Ministerial Studies

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$648,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$400,728

Value at risk

$247,804

Payback

16.1 years

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

24

High Risk

On-time ROI

$640,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$396,032

Value at risk

$244,900

Payback

16.2 years

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