University of San Francisco: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of San Francisco at a glance

• 5,287

  students enrolled

• 2,994

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $41,431

  average net price a year

  Tuition $57,670

• $69,951

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $89,812

  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 Francisco

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

• 12,395

  open professional jobs

• 540

  entry level

  54 say no experience is needed

• 41%

  ask for AI skills

  5,080 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 health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (112 open), finance (699 open), sales (1,608 open), operations (627 open), marketing (874 open), human resources (482 open).

Hiring most: OpenAI (526), Anthropic (380), ScrumAID (218), Amazon (153), Crusoe (129), Sierra (116), UCSF (incl. UCSF Health) (116), DoorDash (115).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,348), Sales (1,608), Data & Analytics (1,485), Marketing (874), Finance (699), Operations (627). 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.

Similar colleges in California

• University of San DiegoSan Diego · 5,671 students
• Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara · 6,552 students
• Pepperdine UniversityMalibu · 3,553 students
• Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles · 7,094 students
• Biola UniversityLa Mirada · 3,474 students
• University of the PacificStockton · 3,204 students

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Common questions

How big is University of San Francisco?

University of San Francisco enrolls about 5,287 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Francisco, California. It awards about 2,994 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of San Francisco?

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of San Francisco graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $69,951 six years after entry and $89,812 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

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

Are there jobs near University of San Francisco?

12,395 open professional jobs are listed in San Francisco County, 540 of them entry level and 54 saying no experience is needed. OpenAI has the most openings.