University Of San Francisco

University of San Francisco's published cost of attendance is $80,141, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $31,537; middle-income families pay about $34,315; higher-income families pay approximately $52,497. Azimuth ranks University of San Francisco #1364 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 4.3rd percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,413; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $91,483, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $91,483, placing University of San Francisco in the 93.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $22,872 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of San Francisco in the 97.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks University of San Francisco #55 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent returns relative to CA's no-degree earnings baseline of $34,672, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential.

The earnings pattern at University of San Francisco is anchored in Business, which shapes both the scale and the distribution of graduate outcomes. The Nursing program graduates 247 students with median earnings of $143,356 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #5 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the upper tier, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $65,071 and $104,390 respectively — both above the peer median of $67,139 at comparable institutions. Digital Marketing and Finance serve larger cohorts at more moderate early-career pay, reflecting the institution's mix of professional and foundational programs within its Business-leaning degree portfolio, where Business accounts for 29% of graduates, followed by Social Sciences at 11% and Arts at 3%.

University of San Francisco anchors its program portfolio in education and teacher preparation, a signature that reflects the institution's regional mission and workforce needs. The largest programs by enrollment are Nursing with 247 graduates earning $143,356 four years after enrollment, followed by Psychology, General with 150 graduates earning $65,071, Business Administration with 125 graduates, and Digital Marketing and Finance rounding out the enrollment leaders.

Across 32 total programs, 19 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 1,614 students annually. The highest-earning programs at University of San Francisco reflect applied professional fields where graduates enter the workforce directly.

Computer Science leads with median earnings of $150,341 four years after enrollment from 76 graduates, followed by Nursing with $143,356 from 247 graduates and Business Administration with $104,390. These earnings patterns underscore the institution's strength in fields where regional labor markets reward specialized credentials and direct entry into professional roles.

University of San Francisco's program concentration in Business reflects both institutional mission and regional demand. Teacher-preparation pathways are grad-school-dependent in the sense that many graduates pursue advanced credentials or licensure, yet four-year earnings capture the financial foundation these graduates establish early in their careers.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how education and related professional fields align with Wisconsin's workforce trends and long-term career stability in the region.