You would borrow a median $22,940 — about $261 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $86,522 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.5 years of the salary premium.
Yes — on the federal figures this is one of the fastest-paying degrees in the country.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 0.5-year payback above. We list 2 scholarships tied to University of San Diego.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,089 against $22,500 of debt. University of San Diego clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $47,002 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco California | A | $23,000 | $89,812 | 0.5 yrs |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey California | A | $13,857 | $76,310 | 0.4 yrs |
| Dominican University of California California | B | $27,000 | $84,713 | 0.6 yrs |
| Southern California University of Health Sciences California | A | $11,400 | $70,649 | 0.4 yrs |
| Golden Gate University California | B | $29,875 | $87,434 | 0.6 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.