International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at University of San Francisco

Median Earnings (1yr)

$57,780

76th percentile

60th percentile in California

Median Debt

$25,000

7% above national median

Analysis

USF's International Business graduates start at $57,780—outpacing both the national median by $8,000 and California's median by nearly $10,000. Among California's 21 programs, this lands in the 60th percentile, trailing only heavyweights like San Francisco State but substantially ahead of programs at Cal State Fullerton and USD. That $69,821 figure four years out represents solid 21% growth and suggests graduates are finding traction in the Bay Area's global business ecosystem.

The debt picture is reasonable at $25,000, yielding a manageable 0.43 ratio to first-year earnings. While that's slightly above California's median for this major ($20,393), it's roughly in line with national norms and far from prohibitive given the starting salary. The real caveat here is the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates means these figures could shift significantly with the next cohort.

For families willing to invest in San Francisco's business network and location advantages, this program delivers quantifiable returns that exceed most alternatives in the state. Just recognize that the small graduate pool makes this data less stable than programs with hundreds of completers, so individual outcomes may vary more widely than these medians suggest.

Where University of San Francisco Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international business bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How University of San Francisco graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
University of San Francisco	$57,780	$69,821	+21%
University of San Diego	$48,463	$76,666	+58%
San Diego State University	$38,138	$67,271	+76%
Ashford University	$71,369	$61,843	-13%
San Francisco State University	$58,560	$58,508	-0%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (21 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco	$58,222	$57,780	$69,821	$25,000	0.43
Ashford UniversitySan Diego	$13,160	$71,369	$61,843	$27,195	0.38
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco	$7,424	$58,560	$58,508	$22,374	0.38
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos	$7,739	$55,455	—	$15,965	0.29
University of San DiegoSan Diego	$56,444	$48,463	$76,666	$19,197	0.40
California State University-FullertonFullerton	$7,073	$45,419	$49,269	$21,589	0.48
National Median	—	$49,890	—	$23,472	0.47

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international business graduates

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Continuity Planners

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

Sustainability Specialists

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

Online Merchants

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

Security Management Specialists

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of San Francisco, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 27 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.