University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
University of San Francisco is a private nonprofit institution in San Francisco, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 5,287 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $89,812 ten years after enrollment, which is 120% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 70.6%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $23,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $41,431 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Cognitive Psychology, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Psychology, and Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$89,812
Graduation Rate
70.6%
Median Debt
$23,000
Average Net Price
$41,431
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.54x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.9x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,287
Admission Rate
61.7%
Average SAT
1295
Retention Rate
83.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$60,492
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,492
Pell Grant Rate
28.0%
Federal Loan Rate
46.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$31,537
Income $30K–$48K
$33,207
Income $48K–$75K
$34,315
Income $110K+
$52,497
Student Demographics
Women
67.6%
White
22.5%
Black
8.1%
Hispanic
22.4%
Asian
26.6%
Two or More Races
10.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
73.2%
Accreditations
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar — Law (LAW) - Professional schools (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs, Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Council on Education for Public Health — Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health, Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (87)
Bachelor (35)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $143,356 | 227 |
| Psychology | $65,071 | 120 |
| Finance | $103,605 | 92 |
| Biology | $69,440 | 86 |
| Marketing | $91,815 | 80 |
| Business Administration & Management | $104,390 | 75 |
| Communications | $68,592 | 70 |
| Computer Science | $150,341 | 69 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 50 |
| International Relations | $59,387 | 37 |
| Political Science | $72,263 | 36 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $53,369 | 34 |
| Sociology | $61,883 | 34 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 26 |
| Public Relations | $81,285 | 25 |
| Accounting | $95,973 | 25 |
| English Language & Literature | $49,684 | 24 |
| Architecture | Not reported | 23 |
| Economics | $93,712 | 23 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $49,788 | 23 |
| International Business | $77,060 | 20 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 16 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 15 |
| Data Analytics | Not reported | 15 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 14 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Hospitality Management | $77,757 | 13 |
| History | Not reported | 12 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 10 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Physics | Not reported | 3 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Not reported | 3 |
Master (35)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | $88,276 | 191 |
| Registered Nursing | $147,482 | 174 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $186,732 | 131 |
| Education | $71,516 | 101 |
| Sports & Fitness | $78,521 | 93 |
| Data Processing | $167,605 | 85 |
| Public Health | $90,920 | 84 |
| Business Administration & Management | $143,796 | 76 |
| Legal Studies | $136,623 | 58 |
| Educational Administration | $80,184 | 45 |
| Economics | Not reported | 45 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $155,125 | 39 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 38 |
| Public Administration | $99,141 | 32 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $71,471 | 31 |
| Teacher Education | $71,273 | 29 |
| Communications | Not reported | 28 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $102,274 | 26 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 26 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $69,564 | 22 |
| Museology | $68,582 | 21 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 18 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 18 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Not reported | 17 |
| Human Resources Management | $153,058 | 14 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 13 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Demography | Not reported | 12 |
| Medical Illustration | Not reported | 12 |
| Special Education | $89,791 | 11 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 10 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Bilingual Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
Doctoral (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Law | $120,485 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing | $201,545 | Not reported |
First Professional (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Not reported | 90 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 27 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 8 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | Doctoral | 2 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Special Education | First Professional | 1 |
| Teacher Education | Doctoral | 1 |
| Linguistics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Public Administration | Bachelor | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Master's English Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Natural Resources Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs
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