Golden Gate University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Golden Gate University at a glance

• 259

  students enrolled

• 771

  degrees and certificates a year

• $81,704

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $87,434

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Golden Gate University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Francisco County, where the college is.

• 11,653

  open professional jobs

• 536

  entry level

  53 say no experience is needed

• 41%

  ask for AI skills

  4,821 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in San Francisco County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $141,446

  median household income

  San Francisco County

• 63%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, legal studies, psychology, which lead to finance (648 open), sales (1,528 open), operations (591 open), marketing (832 open), human resources (464 open), strategy (141 open).

Hiring most: OpenAI (521), Anthropic (344), ScrumAID (197), Amazon (153), Crusoe (125), UCSF (incl. UCSF Health) (117), Sierra (116), DoorDash (115).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,192), Sales (1,528), Data & Analytics (1,388), Marketing (832), Finance (648), Operations (591). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Investment San Francisco.

• Chinatown Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-677-7500 · Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• EDD Workforce Service - San Francisco Civic CenterSan Francisco · 415-749-7503 · Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Goodwill Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-575-4570 · Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
• Human Services Agency of San FranciscoSan Francisco · 415-401-4800 · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Golden Gate University?

Golden Gate University enrolls about 259 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Francisco, California. It awards about 771 degrees and certificates a year.

What do Golden Gate University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $81,704 six years after entry and $87,434 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Golden Gate University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Golden Gate University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Golden Gate University?

11,653 open professional jobs are listed in San Francisco County, 536 of them entry level and 53 saying no experience is needed. OpenAI has the most openings.