University of San Diego: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of San Diego at a glance

• 5,671

  students enrolled

• 2,963

  degrees and certificates a year

• 84%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $30,365

  average net price a year

  Tuition $55,690

• $64,995

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $86,522

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% 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 University of San Diego

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

• 3,881

  open professional jobs

• 261

  entry level

  26 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  405 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in San Diego County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $102,285

  median household income

  San Diego County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, legal studies, health professions, which lead to finance (272 open), sales (259 open), operations (402 open), marketing (73 open), human resources (95 open), strategy (23 open).

Hiring most: General Atomics (374), Qualcomm (221), Qualcomm Inc/De (158), Apple (105), Northrop Grumman (93), Intuit (81), Viasat (81), Shield AI (79).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,482), Operations (402), Finance (272), Sales (259), Data & Analytics (251), Legal (152). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: San Diego Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · 760-666-6763 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• East County Career CenterEl Cajon · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
• Metro Career CenterSan Diego · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• South Bay Career CenterChula Vista · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 :00p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• University of San FranciscoSan Francisco · 5,287 students
• Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara · 6,552 students
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• Chapman UniversityOrange · 7,478 students
• Stanford UniversityStanford · 7,554 students
• Pepperdine UniversityMalibu · 3,553 students

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Common questions

How big is University of San Diego?

University of San Diego enrolls about 5,671 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Diego, California. It awards about 2,963 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of San Diego?

84% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of San Diego graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $64,995 six years after entry and $86,522 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of San Diego offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of San Diego awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of San Diego?

3,881 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 261 of them entry level and 26 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.