Golden Gate University
San Francisco, California · Private, nonprofit · 259 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $135,150 | +$98,174 | clears the bar | $55,309 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $91,369 | +$54,393 | clears the bar | $31,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $96,079 | +$59,103 | clears the bar | $154,813 | 2.6 yrs |
| Taxation | Master's Degree | $134,927 | +$97,951 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $123,772 | +$86,796 | clears the bar | $40,715 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $120,311 | +$83,335 | clears the bar | $48,218 | 0.6 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $95,577 | +$58,601 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $122,598 | +$85,622 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's Degree | $107,694 | +$70,718 | clears the bar | $41,941 | 0.6 yrs |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $131,366 | +$94,390 | clears the bar | $95,568 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.