Golden Gate University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Golden Gate University at a glance
259
students enrolled
771
degrees and certificates a year
$81,704
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$87,434
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 64% | 493 |
| Legal studies | 15% | 118 |
| Psychology | 9% | 67 |
| Public administration & social work | 7% | 51 |
| Computer & information sciences | 4% | 31 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 18 |
The job market around Golden Gate University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Francisco County, where the college is.
13,151
open professional jobs
559
entry level
56 say no experience is needed
39%
ask for AI skills
5,193 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in San Francisco County
2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$141,446
median household income
San Francisco County
63%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, legal studies, psychology, which lead to finance (739 open), sales (1,566 open), operations (670 open), marketing (1,002 open), human resources (573 open), strategy (148 open).
Hiring most: OpenAI (474), Anthropic (393), Amazon (158), DoorDash (122), Airwallex (119), University Of California San Francisco Foundation (116), Crusoe (108), Harvey (107).
What they hire for: Engineering (3,561), Data & Analytics (1,634), Sales (1,566), Marketing (1,002), Finance (739), Product (719). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Investment San Francisco.
- Chinatown Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-677-7500 · Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- EDD Workforce Service - San Francisco Civic CenterSan Francisco · 415-749-7503 · Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Goodwill Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-575-4570 · Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
- Human Services Agency of San FranciscoSan Francisco · 415-401-4800 · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena · 312 students
Common questions
- How big is Golden Gate University?
- Golden Gate University enrolls about 259 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Francisco, California. It awards about 771 degrees and certificates a year.
- What do Golden Gate University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $81,704 six years after entry and $87,434 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Golden Gate University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Golden Gate University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Golden Gate University?
- 13,151 open professional jobs are listed in San Francisco County, 559 of them entry level and 56 saying no experience is needed. OpenAI has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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