Taxation at Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA · Master's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Golden Gate University graduates in taxation earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Golden Gate University Compares for Taxation
All 30 colleges reporting taxation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $170,796 | $173,701 | #1 | $130,913 |
| 2 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $134,927 | $122,775 | #6 | $113,936 |
| 3 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $133,259 | $142,207 | #2 | $72,916 |
| 4 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $132,681 | $126,285 | #4 | $82,933 |
| 5 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $129,565 | $127,297 | #3 | $102,309 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $128,385 | $122,196 | #7 | $81,698 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $127,082 | $115,636 | #9 | $80,287 |
| 8 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $120,412 | $114,607 | #11 | $79,338 |
| 9 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $120,205 | $114,410 | #12 | $80,262 |
| 10 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $119,302 | $105,058 | #18 | $79,313 |
Other Majors at Golden Gate University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,150 | $130,290 | #106 of 861 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $131,366 | $106,626 | #8 of 43 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $123,772 | $75,191 | #9 of 159 |
| Public Administration | $122,598 | $91,136 | #3 of 243 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $120,311 | $91,369 | #9 of 349 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $107,694 | $80,748 | #40 of 69 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $95,577 | $63,266 | #13 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Golden Gate University taxation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $113,936 one year after graduating and $134,927 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Golden Gate University rank for taxation?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for taxation graduates, Golden Gate University ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is taxation at Golden Gate University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for taxation ($114,810), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.