Is Ashford University worth it?
Ashford University is a private for-profit, four-year institution in San Diego, California (large city). It awarded 7,929 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management; business administration, management and operations; and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,447
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,883
Median earnings 10 years after
$35,404
Average net price
$31,266
Completion rate
11%
Completions (2024)
7,929
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
20,152
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $61,466 | $71,782 | 1,712 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $70,200 | $77,414 | 1,495 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $33,594 | $43,748 | 980 |
| Education, General | Master's | $42,216 | $49,645 | 459 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $45,459 | $53,801 | 455 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $47,869 | $60,144 | 445 |
| Psychology, General | Master's | $41,362 | $50,601 | 438 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $38,524 | $48,325 | 432 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $51,118 | $65,002 | 299 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $25,553 | $36,261 | 287 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Bachelor's | $37,661 | $45,157 | 277 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $57,522 | $66,886 | 263 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $34,704 | $47,107 | 208 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $50,350 | $61,522 | 203 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $46,645 | $57,836 | 180 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 756 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 635 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Bachelor's | 451 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 446 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 439 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's | 401 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 372 |
| Organizational Leadership | Bachelor's | 287 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Bachelor's | 280 |
| Psychology, General | Master's | 247 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ashford University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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