University of San Diego Rankings by Salary Score
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University of San Diego is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at University of San Diego
We calculated a salary score for each of University of San Diego's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of San Diego to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for USD Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,450 | $64,130 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $25,000 | $50,860 | |
| Biology, General | $26,000 | $33,990 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,440 | $47,440 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,500 | $41,290 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Economics | $20,500 | $54,640 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $76,930 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $23,130 | $35,600 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $21,500 | $64,570 | |
| International Business | $26,600 | $55,290 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $24,190 | $34,420 | |
| Marketing | $22,300 | $51,880 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $65,330 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $23,000 | $70,460 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $36,140 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $26,000 | $31,130 | |
| Political Science and Government | $23,000 | $35,770 | |
| Psychology, General | $22,330 | $34,850 | |
| Real Estate | $26,000 | $65,240 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $24,500 | $36,670 | |
| Sociology | $25,000 | $32,930 |
Salary Scores for USD Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,810 | $92,410 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $97,140 | $43,130 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,930 | $123,530 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $50,320 | $49,600 | |
| Education, General | $29,300 | $67,010 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $48,960 | $53,360 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $71,500 | $61,520 | |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $31,720 | $97,070 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $87,800 | $46,870 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | Not Reported | $48,850 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,990 | $93,240 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $51,610 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $88,980 | $51,000 | |
| Taxation | Not Reported | $74,580 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,320 | $49,530 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,240 | $54,320 |
Salary Scores for USD Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Law | $122,700 | $77,010 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,720 | $117,570 |
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The lectures are of below mediocre quality. The level of difficulty and rigor feels equivalent to or even below undergrad level. Tuition is reasonable so it has that going for it. Some teachers are active on slack so it's easy to ask questions and engage with other students. The program is completely asynchronous except for office hours which are recorded so there's no need to attend live, thus it's very convenient. I definitely do not recommend it unless you're from a vastly different background and have... Read More
I absolutely loved my experience. The classes, extracurriculars, and overall experience was great. I would encourage anyone considering going to USD to join as many clubs as they can including sororities and if you need to work check out the telefunding center. Everyone lives on Mission Beach which is almost like paradise.