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San Francisco State University

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San Francisco State University's urban campus is situated in the southwestern part of San Francisco, offering convenient access to the city and the Pacific coast. The student body reflects the diversity of the Bay Area, with a strong emphasis on social justice and community engagement. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, SFSU provides resources and support for a wide range of students. The university is recognized for its research activity and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$40,833/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

55/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$7,424/yr

Out-of-state: $19,304/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 41% of students receive Pell Grants and 25% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,307	$37,228	11.0x
$30K – $48K	$10,251	$41,004	10.0x
$48K – $75K	$12,916	$51,664	7.9x
$75K – $110K	$16,944	$67,776	6.0x
$110K+	$22,813	$91,252	4.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$7,424	$29,696	13.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at San Francisco State University

58 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	91	$117,532/yr	High	47.6x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	83	$62,778/yr	Very High	25.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	83	$60,607/yr	Very High	26.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools	82	$50,553/yr	Very High	36.7x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	81	$52,288/yr	Very High	26.8x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	80	$53,180/yr	Very High	36.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools	77	$48,184/yr	High	25.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	76	$72,647/yr	Very High	32.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	76	$68,256/yr	High	32.9x
International Business Compare across schools	75	$58,560/yr	Very High	21.8x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$67,345/yr	Very High	32.5x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	74	$56,071/yr	High	28.6x
Economics Compare across schools	74	$46,310/yr	Very High	24.9x
Marketing Compare across schools	71	$52,072/yr	Very High	23.7x
Chemistry Compare across schools	71	$44,140/yr	High	30.9x
Social Work Compare across schools	69	$48,750/yr	Moderate	21.5x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	68	$48,546/yr	Very High	15.3x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	67	$42,211/yr	Moderate	20.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools	66	$44,257/yr	Very High	24.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	62	$38,237/yr	High	18.6x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	61	$36,502/yr	Very High	23.4x
Urban Studies/Affairs Compare across schools	60	$50,008/yr	High	18.5x
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Compare across schools	58	$40,794/yr	High	25.5x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	57	$46,041/yr	High	14.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	57	$40,790/yr	High	22.4x
Sociology Compare across schools	57	$40,763/yr	High	19.7x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	57	$34,153/yr	High	18.0x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	56	$47,367/yr	High	20.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	55	$36,259/yr	High	21.7x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	54	$36,707/yr	High	25.2x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	53	$34,845/yr	High	22.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	53	$34,803/yr	High	19.3x
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools	51	$41,565/yr	High	19.1x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	51	$30,082/yr	High	21.0x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	50	$28,753/yr	High	20.0x
History Compare across schools	50	$28,718/yr	High	19.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	48	$26,176/yr	Moderate	20.0x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Compare across schools	46	$35,977/yr	High	17.2x
Journalism Compare across schools	45	$31,788/yr	Very High	21.1x
International Relations Compare across schools	44	$31,254/yr	High	17.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	42	$32,112/yr	Low	19.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	42	$28,749/yr	High	19.7x
Anthropology Compare across schools	42	$28,314/yr	High	15.9x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	42	$27,296/yr	High	22.3x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	39	$32,339/yr	Very High	14.7x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	39	$24,875/yr	High	16.0x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	38	$31,001/yr	Very High	17.6x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	37	$34,764/yr	High	10.7x
Philosophy Compare across schools	36	$28,539/yr	Very High	17.6x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	35	$32,431/yr	Very High	13.6x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	34	$28,427/yr	Very High	15.8x
East Asian Languages Compare across schools	34	$19,861/yr	Very High	16.1x
Music Compare across schools	32	$31,621/yr	High	9.3x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	31	$24,606/yr	Moderate	11.3x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	30	$30,620/yr	High	9.3x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	29	$18,654/yr	High	15.3x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	27	$25,242/yr	Very High	7.5x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	25	$23,004/yr	Moderate	9.5x

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