Part-Time MBA at University of San Francisco
Private university ยท San Francisco, California
- AACSB accredited
- MBA
- Executive MBA
- Part-Time MBA
University of San Francisco is a private university with graduate business programs in San Francisco, California. Those programs run through the School of Management. The institution is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 3,592 students, alongside 5,287 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path, an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals, and a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. That puts it among the 8 of 16 schools in MBA Lab's California directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.
It is the only school in San Francisco in this directory - the other 9 part-time MBA options in California are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.
What to ask University of San Francisco
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like University of San Francisco often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
- Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
- Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the School of Management may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
- Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.
At a glance
| Institution | University of San Francisco |
|---|---|
| Business school | School of Management |
| Control | private |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Campus setting | Large city |
| Carnegie class | Doctoral university |
| MBA formats listed | MBA Executive MBA Part-Time MBA |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,592 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,287 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: July 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Reported outcomes
Among the 8 schools in MBA Lab's California part-time MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of San Francisco ranks 8th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.
What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of San Francisco's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.
Compare with other schools in California
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco This page | San Francisco | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $98,785 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $112,068 |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | Not reported |
| University of California, Irvine | Irvine | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $119,774 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $172,128 |
| University of California, San Diego | San Diego | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $98,870 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $132,668 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose | Yes | MBA, Part-Time MBA | Not reported |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $140,238 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
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Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does University of San Francisco offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an executive MBA and a part-time MBA at University of San Francisco, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.
What do graduates of University of San Francisco's business master's programs earn?
College Scorecard reports median earnings of $98,785 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of San Francisco who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $143,796. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.
How much debt do students take on at University of San Francisco?
The reported median federal graduate debt is $48,713 for business master's graduates at University of San Francisco. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.49x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.
Is University of San Francisco's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - University of San Francisco appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is University of San Francisco a public or private institution?
University of San Francisco is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in San Francisco, California. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How do I compare University of San Francisco with other schools in California?
MBA Lab lists 10 schools in its California part-time MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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