Golden Gate University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in San Francisco, California with 259 undergraduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Golden Gate University tuition, cost and net price
Golden Gate University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $90,346 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $28,217 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 31% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Golden Gate University majors and what graduates earn
Golden Gate University awarded bachelor's degrees in 9 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($91,369).
All 9 majors at Golden Gate University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 140 | $75,582 | $91,369 | $23,500 |
| Psychology | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Information science | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Data analytics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Finance | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Golden Gate University
19 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 19 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 254 | $128,142 | $51,250 |
| Law | Professional doctorate | 117 | $67,023 | $176,619 |
| Taxation | Master's | 87 | $132,535 | $30,750 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | 67 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 65 | $65,639 | $61,500 |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 46 | $111,252 | n/a |
| Human resources | Master's | 45 | $84,227 | $30,750 |
| Public administration | Master's | 39 | $99,103 | $49,785 |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 30 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 30 | $93,591 | $49,958 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 29 | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Master's | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Data analytics | Master's | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Finance | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Doctoral | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Information science | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 259 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 35% women, 65% men
- 7 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Frequently asked questions
How much do Golden Gate University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $90,346 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.