Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 72.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.1%
- Retention Rate
- 80.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $89,812
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 73.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $244/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $175,674 | $95,800 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $140,922 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $122,038 | $96,735 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $100,292 | $25,286 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master | $97,959 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $96,866 | $48,713 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $91,744 | $41,000 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Doctoral | $84,653 | |
| Biotechnology. | Master | $79,450 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $79,284 | $48,010 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $72,796 | $20,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master | $70,009 | $41,000 |
| Economics. | Master | $67,660 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $67,101 | $182,582 |
Outcomes Overview
USF graduates earn a median of $89,812 ten years after graduation, placing them well above the national average for college graduates. With typical debt of $23,000 and monthly payments around $244, graduates spend roughly 3% of their income on loan repayment. The university's strong connections to San Francisco's tech and finance sectors help explain why 94.6% of graduates find employment. Many alumni land roles at major Bay Area companies or pursue graduate school, particularly in business and law. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.26 is quite manageable for a private university. Given the high earnings potential and reasonable debt burden, USF offers a strong return on investment.