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San Francisco Private Master's Business & Management Universities

Compare 16 programs at 4 universities in San Francisco — 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 Francisco logo

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1855

US #365 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,431/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,812
Students
5,287
2
GG Golden Gate University logo

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1901

US #788 ROI B Admissions open
Earnings (10yr)
$87,434
Students
259
3
AA Academy of Art University logo

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1929

US #813 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$40,613/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$39,008
Students
3,587
4
CC California College of the Arts logo

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1907

US #1480 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$53,909/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,414
Students
990

What this subject pays

Graduates of Business & Management programmes report a median $43,426 two years after finishing, across 598 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's Business & Management universities in San Francisco?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of San Francisco, Golden Gate University, Academy of Art University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master's Business & Management universities in San Francisco?

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 Master's Business & Management universities in San Francisco?

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 Francisco?

Filtering by San Francisco 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 Master's Business & Management universities in San Francisco

This page lists private Master's Business & Management universities in San Francisco 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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