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East Asian Languages at San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $17,464/yr (-39% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (58% exposed)

Job Market Large (75,000 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #19 of 21 East Asian Languages programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to East Asian Languages graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$366K	$382K	$380K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	11.5x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.7x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	38%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	22	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,160

Out-of-state: $80,680 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,696

-95% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $17,464 per year, East Asian Languages graduates from San Diego State University earn below the $28,844 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI East Asian Languages programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in East Asian Languages's typical career paths, with 58% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -4% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #19 of 21 East Asian Languages programs, San Diego State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About San Diego State University

A 34% acceptance rate puts San Diego State University in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 33,654 students in San Diego, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary $77,010/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

Interpreters and translators $59,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for East Asian Languages at San Diego State University?

A score of 22/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for East Asian Languages. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace East Asian Languages careers?

With 58% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $380,356 in decade earnings vs $366,098 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with East Asian Languages from San Diego State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →