Public Administration at University of San Francisco
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Public Administration bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | $55,487* | — | — | — |
| National University | $77,077* | $85,093 | $31,603 | 0.41 |
| California State University-Northridge | $76,049* | — | $37,500 | 0.49 |
| California Baptist University | $68,682* | — | $39,244 | 0.57 |
| Ashford University | $65,503* | $60,271 | $41,250 | 0.63 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $45,471* | $58,104 | $18,965 | 0.42 |
| National Median | $45,278* | — | $23,626 | 0.52 |
Other Public Administration Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University San Diego | $13,320 | $77,077 | $31,603 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $76,049 | $37,500 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $39,720 | $68,682 | $39,244 |
| Ashford University San Diego | $13,160 | $65,503 | $41,250 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $7,064 | $45,471 | $18,965 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.