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San Diego Private Education Universities

Compare 54 programs at 4 universities in San Diego — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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US University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1949

US #219 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$30,365/yr
Admission rate
52%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,522
Students
5,671
2
NU National University logo

National University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1971

US #348 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,878/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$67,548
Students
10,794
3
PL Point Loma Nazarene University logo

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1902

US #668 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$38,729/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,998
Students
3,188
4
NU Northcentral University logo

Northcentral University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1996

US #1015 ROI A Admissions open
Earnings (10yr)
$48,414
Students
60

What this subject pays

Graduates of Education programmes report a median $47,572 two years after finishing, across 586 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,978.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Education universities in San Diego?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of San Diego, National University, Point Loma Nazarene University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Education universities in San Diego?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Education universities in San Diego?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in San Diego?

Filtering by San Diego keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Education universities in San Diego

This page lists private Education universities in San Diego held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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