Is San Diego State University worth it?
San Diego State University is a public, four-year institution in San Diego, California (large city). It awarded 10,794 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,235
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,268
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,909
Average net price
$15,364
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
10,794
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
35,377
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,275 | $69,902 | 471 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,346 | $51,021 | 466 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,261 | $57,510 | 398 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $48,229 | $81,368 | 372 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $53,373 | $88,136 | 299 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $33,165 | $55,072 | 285 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,754 | $97,825 | 265 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $57,157 | $80,011 | 255 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $100,221 | $120,799 | 244 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $26,327 | $59,914 | 242 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,597 | $68,861 | 218 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,773 | $61,389 | 214 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $74,523 | $100,586 | 188 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $44,125 | $74,123 | 167 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,584 | $95,865 | 160 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 2,156 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 669 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 542 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 405 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 300 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Bachelor's | 278 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 260 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 252 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 235 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 223 |
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Sources: federal figures for San Diego State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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