At a glance
Average net price
$31,266
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
10.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
20,152
In-state tuition
$11,960
Out-of-state tuition
$11,960
Cost of attendance
$37,594
Median earnings (10y)
$35,404
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 34.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (46%), social sciences (26%), health (10%).
- STEM5%
- Health10%
- Business46%
- Humanities & arts6%
- Social sciences26%
- Trades & services6%
- Business46.3%~9,322 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education14.4%~2,896 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions10.4%~2,104 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology8.1%~1,638 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,231 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.7%~750 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~566 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.0%~411 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~302 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering1.3%~268 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.1%~220 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.8%~157 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.3%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Library science0.2%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Military tech0.0%~8 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 3,717 | $52,247 | $35,861 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 2,165 | $54,455 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 1,234 | $28,494 | $41,274 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 970 | $36,421 | $44,878 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 945 | $32,482 | $43,875 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 851 | $43,251 | $37,625 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 649 | $45,572 | $41,117 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 599 | $35,147 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 422 | $45,705 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 385 | $21,122 | $27,875 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 343 | $35,037 | — |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Bachelor's | 326 | $30,127 | $51,388 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 308 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 307 | $41,637 | $39,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 271 | $49,321 | $31,133 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 258 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 237 | $30,317 | $44,596 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | Bachelor's | 237 | $28,875 | $39,188 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 217 | $33,394 | $39,041 |
| Human Services, General. | Master's | 191 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 180 | $28,067 | $36,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 180 | $29,411 | $48,372 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 177 | $38,063 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 170 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 170 | $56,178 | $40,327 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 167 | $45,479 | $38,234 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 159 | $37,673 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master's | 145 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 109 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 102 | $42,847 | $37,188 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 100 | $44,074 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 99 | $31,202 | $46,438 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 98 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 97 | $43,529 | $31,500 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 95 | $30,487 | $43,250 |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor's | 90 | $40,566 | $37,312 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 86 | $38,970 | $40,750 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master's | 71 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 69 | $37,247 | $38,750 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ashford University
Ashford University is a very large institution located in San Diego, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 20,152 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ashford University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,266 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $11,960 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $37,594 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 10.7%, a below-average completion outcome. 34.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $35,404 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ashford University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (46% of credentials), social sciences (26% of credentials), health (10% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in San Diego, California (city), Ashford University draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ashford University
Q.How much does Ashford University cost?
The average net price at Ashford University is $31,266 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $37,594.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ashford University?
Ashford University has a 6-year graduation rate of 10.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Ashford University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ashford University graduate earns $35,404 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ashford University?
Published tuition is $11,960 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ashford University located?
Ashford University is located in San Diego, California (ZIP 92123).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ashford University at their official website.