Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Southern California University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution in Whittier, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 158 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $70,649 ten years after enrollment, which is 73% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $11,400, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.2x. The average net price after financial aid is $45,848 per year. The most popular programs include Chiropractic, Biology, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Health Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,649
Graduation Rate
Not reported
Median Debt
$11,400
Average Net Price
$45,848
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.54x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.2x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
158
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$10,476
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,476
Pell Grant Rate
6.9%
Federal Loan Rate
10.8%
Student Demographics
Women
75.7%
White
22.1%
Black
13.9%
Hispanic
34.2%
Asian
17.7%
Two or More Races
6.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine — Master's Degree- Oriental Medicine in English (MDOME) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree (Preaccredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Denied Accreditation)
- Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation — Chiropractic (CHIRO) - Programs leading to the D.C. degree (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (11)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Not reported | 17 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Not reported | 85 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $143,967 | 46 |
| Genetics | Not reported | 13 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic | $51,229 | Not reported |
First Professional (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic | $56,605 | 141 |
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | Not reported | 16 |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Genetics | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | $25,591 | 72 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | Master | 1 |