Is Golden Gate University worth it?
Golden Gate University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in San Francisco, California (large city). It awarded 1,084 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, law and taxation.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$91,336
Median earnings 4 years after
$115,758
Median earnings 10 years after
$87,434
Completions (2024)
1,084
Students (undergrad)
259
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $56,070 | $96,079 | 171 |
| Taxation | Master's | $113,936 | $134,927 | 97 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $130,290 | $135,150 | 81 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $77,752 | $91,369 | 77 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $75,191 | $123,772 | 44 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $91,369 | $120,311 | 43 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | $106,626 | $131,366 | 27 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $63,266 | $95,577 | 25 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $91,136 | $122,598 | 25 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's | $80,748 | $107,694 | 24 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 217 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 127 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 117 |
| Taxation | Master's | 87 |
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law | Master's | 60 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Master's | 45 |
| Business Statistics | Master's | 42 |
| Public Administration | Master's | 39 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 36 |
| Information Technology Project Management | Master's | 30 |
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Sources: federal figures for Golden Gate University. 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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