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United States University

#2280 in US ranking San Diego, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$7,108
Avg. aid
$8,901

Outcomes

Median salary
$111,108
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at United States University?

Conventional four- and six-year graduation rates are a poor standalone measure of outcomes at USU. Those federal measures generally follow a cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduates, while the university reported no first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate entrants in the 2024-25 enrollment figures.

That cohort definition excludes many transfer students and returning adults. Applicants comparing completion outcomes should seek measures for their actual program and entry route, such as transfer-student completion, time to degree, or - where applicable - professional examination results. A rate for one narrowly defined cohort should not be presented as the likelihood that any particular student will graduate.

What is the earning potential for graduates at United States University?

A USU degree should not be evaluated using a single assumed graduate salary. Earnings depend on the field, credential, prior experience, location, and whether a graduate obtains any license needed for the intended job.

For a meaningful comparison, applicants should look for outcomes measured for the same degree level and program, with a clear time after completion and a defined group of students. A one-year earnings measure, for example, would describe an early career point - not lifetime earning potential. Nursing and teaching applicants should consider licensing and employment requirements alongside any salary estimate.

United States University Retention and Employment

Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

United States University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$111,108
4 years after graduation
$81,794
5 years after graduation
$81,576
7 years after graduation
$91,950
10 years after starting college
$72,456

United States University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

24428

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

011

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

672137809

Education

23528

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

171128

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.