Golden Gate University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students focused on high earning potential. median debt is moderately high. graduates earn a median of $82,300 within 10 years.
About This School
Golden Gate University is a private nonprofit institution located in San Francisco, California with approximately 259 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $82,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Golden Gate University is a private university in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1901, GGU specializes in educating professionals through its schools of law, business, taxation, technology, accounting, and undergraduate studies. The university offers 4 undergraduate degrees and 18 graduate degree programs.
Worth considering if you're a working adult or career-changer focused on business, law, accounting, or taxation — this San Francisco institution is built around professional programs, not the traditional college experience. The $82,300 median earnings at 10 years is solid, and $29,875 in median debt is manageable relative to that outcome. The main caveat: with only 550 undergrads and just 4 undergraduate degrees, this is a highly specialized school that won't suit students looking for a broad liberal arts education or a traditional campus community.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (259 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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