University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

The University of San Francisco's main campus is located in the heart of the city, near Golden Gate Park. Students benefit from the energy of an urban environment combined with a traditional campus feel. USF emphasizes a Jesuit tradition of social justice, and many students are drawn to its programs in nursing, business, and law.

Programs Analyzed
22
Avg Grad Earnings
$47,203/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
47/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$58,222/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 27% of students receive Pell Grants and 47% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $31,741 $126,964 3.7x
$30K – $48K $31,759 $127,036 3.7x
$48K – $75K $34,211 $136,844 3.4x
$75K – $110K $39,319 $157,276 3.0x
$110K+ $48,576 $194,304 2.4x
Sticker price (no aid) $58,222 $232,888 2.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of San Francisco

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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80 $101,731/yr High 5.4x
Computer Science
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78 $89,915/yr Very High 5.4x
Accounting and Related Services
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73 $72,588/yr Very High 3.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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73 $64,972/yr Very High 3.6x
Business Administration
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66 $50,729/yr High 3.5x
International Business
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64 $57,780/yr Very High 3.0x
Economics
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63 $58,046/yr Very High 2.8x
Marketing
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55 $44,891/yr Very High 2.9x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
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52 $43,146/yr High 2.2x
Public Relations & Advertising
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48 $37,856/yr High 2.8x
Political Science and Government
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42 $40,056/yr Very High 2.0x
Biology, General
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38 $38,423/yr High 2.1x
Communication and Media Studies
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34 $39,000/yr High 1.9x
Psychology, General
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34 $36,734/yr High 1.7x
Architecture
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33 $37,556/yr High 2.3x
English Language and Literature, General
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33 $35,468/yr Very High 2.1x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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32 $38,949/yr High 1.9x
Sociology
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31 $36,183/yr High 1.6x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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30 $26,496/yr Moderate 2.0x
International Relations
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28 $36,669/yr High 1.3x
Design and Applied Arts
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26 $32,070/yr High 1.8x
History
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25 $19,222/yr High 1.7x
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