University of San Diego
San Diego, California · Private, nonprofit · 5,671 undergraduates
All 43 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,586 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,441 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,557 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,012 |
| $110k and up | $46,989 |
| All families (average) | $30,365 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $134,065 | +$97,089 | clears the bar | $145,850 | 1.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $93,099 | +$56,123 | clears the bar | $23,094 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $79,678 | +$42,702 | clears the bar | $19,899 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $148,025 | +$111,049 | clears the bar | $31,918 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $74,178 | +$37,202 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,562 | +$46,586 | clears the bar | $20,569 | 0.4 yrs |
| Real Estate | Bachelor's Degree | $78,044 | +$41,068 | clears the bar | $19,699 | 0.5 yrs |
| Legal Support Services | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $74,783 | +$37,807 | clears the bar | $18,540 | 0.5 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $72,910 | +$35,934 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $163,311 | +$126,335 | clears the bar | $48,756 | 0.4 yrs |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's Degree | $104,240 | +$67,264 | clears the bar | $48,680 | 0.7 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $77,579 | +$40,603 | clears the bar | $53,519 | 1.3 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $72,038 | +$35,062 | clears the bar | $100,657 | 2.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $68,913 | +$31,937 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $91,474 | +$54,498 | clears the bar | $33,705 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 43 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 84% complete their program.
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.