Is University of San Diego worth it?
University of San Diego is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in San Diego, California (large city). It awarded 2,799 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in law, business administration and management and finance.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$55,049
Median earnings 4 years after
$85,309
Median earnings 10 years after
$86,522
Average net price
$30,365
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
2,799
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
5,671
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $84,518 | $134,065 | 288 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $113,492 | $124,822 | 142 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $64,819 | $93,099 | 133 |
| Education, General | Master's | $73,028 | $91,474 | 118 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $143,943 | $148,025 | 100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $105,707 | $163,311 | 97 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $56,313 | $83,562 | 92 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,056 | $79,678 | 88 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $40,776 | $68,913 | 86 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | $95,098 | $104,240 | 86 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $58,672 | $77,579 | 79 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $52,463 | $72,038 | 78 |
| Legal Support Services | Post-baccalaureate certificate | $53,157 | $62,873 | 76 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $136,098 | $178,950 | 67 |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's | $97,944 | $137,533 | 65 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 250 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 147 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Post-bacc certificate | 121 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 114 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's | 103 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 86 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 73 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 70 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of San Diego. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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