Is San Francisco State University worth it?
San Francisco State University is a public, four-year institution in San Francisco, California (large city). It awarded 6,232 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,145
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,804
Median earnings 10 years after
$68,077
Average net price
$12,278
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
6,232
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
18,639
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,184 | $73,775 | 946 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $40,790 | $63,731 | 456 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,803 | $55,902 | 375 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $50,553 | $105,166 | 285 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $42,211 | $63,764 | 283 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $28,753 | $58,550 | 224 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $18,654 | $47,149 | 220 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,237 | $59,993 | 188 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $34,845 | $59,678 | 162 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $40,763 | $62,385 | 161 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $52,288 | $86,425 | 153 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $36,502 | $61,915 | 143 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $26,176 | $59,056 | 134 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $47,367 | $65,252 | 131 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | $31,001 | $59,990 | 121 |
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 | 941 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 442 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 365 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 336 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 207 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 204 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 184 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 181 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 168 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 143 |
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Sources: federal figures for San Francisco 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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