Program Analysis
Graduates earn $39,554/yr, edging above the $37,292 national average for Human Services, General — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Some AI exposure exists in Human Services, General's typical career paths, with 26% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $43,775 against $39,554/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.
At #28 of 84 Human Services, General programs, University of Phoenix-California scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $46,004 are relatively flat compared to the $39,554 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.