Is University of the West worth it?
University of the West is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Rosemead, California (large suburb). It awarded 39 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, chaplain studies and marriage and family therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$12,695
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,247
Average net price
$6,845
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
39
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
32
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Mathematics | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Psychology, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies | Master's | 6 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's | 6 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | Doctoral research | 4 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | Doctoral professional practice | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Business Statistics | Master's | 3 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of the West. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page