San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Public · 18,639 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$73K
In-state tuition
$8K
Out-of-state tuition
$22K
Graduation rate
50%
Acceptance rate
96%
Median debt
$13K
Borrowing rate
22%
Earnings (all students)
$57K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 94132 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$25K
Federal aid / UG
$9K
Est. net price
$16K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Undergraduate composition | 15% White · 7% Black · 40% Hispanic · 23% Asian |
| Official website | www.sfsu.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. | $100K | $13K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66K | $18K |
| Civil Engineering. | $65K | $21K |
| Computer Engineering. | $60K | $21K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $59K | $19K |
| Computer Science. | $55K | $17K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $46K | $17K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $46K | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | $46K | — |
| Marketing. | $45K | — |
| Economics. | $44K | $19K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $43K | $15K |
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 |
| San Diego State University | $9K | 78% | $12K | $73K |
| 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 |
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