Is Pacifica Graduate Institute worth it?
Pacifica Graduate Institute is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Carpinteria, California (rural area). It awarded 254 degrees in 2024, most often in counseling psychology, psychology and humanities studies.
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Median earnings 4 years after
$68,762
Completions (2024)
254
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $40,310 | $51,814 | 88 |
| Psychology, Other | Doctoral | $27,057 | $67,625 | 41 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $56,960 | $105,793 | 30 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Psychology, Other | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 103 |
| Psychology, Other | Master's | 38 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Master's | 36 |
| Psychology, Other | Doctoral research | 23 |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral research | 22 |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's | 20 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Doctoral research | 12 |
| Counseling Psychology | Doctoral research | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pacifica Graduate Institute. 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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