San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public · 35,377 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$73K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$26K
Graduation rate
78%
Acceptance rate
36%
Median debt
$12K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $26K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $60K |
| Undergraduate composition | 34% White · 3% Black · 37% Hispanic · 13% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.sdsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $89K | $15K |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $79K | — |
| Computer Engineering. | $73K | $21K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $72K | $13K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66K | $15K |
| Civil Engineering. | $63K | $16K |
| Computer Science. | $63K | $13K |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $62K | $18K |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | $54K | $15K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $52K | $15K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $48K | $13K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $47K | $14K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | $8K | 68% | $11K | $69K |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8K | 70% | $12K | $70K |
| University of California-San Diego | $17K | 86% | $11K | $96K |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $16K | 93% | $12K | $89K |
| University of California-Berkeley | $17K | 94% | $11K | $100K |
| California State University-Northridge | $8K | 57% | $12K | $64K |
| University of California-Davis | $17K | 86% | $11K | $87K |
| University of California-Irvine | $16K | 87% | $12K | $83K |
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