San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA sfsu.edu 20,033 students

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

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Earnings

$40,833

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

55/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$7,424

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. SF State's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 41% of students receive Pell Grants; 25% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at SF State

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →	91	$117,532/yr	High	47.6x
Finance Compare across schools →	83	$62,778/yr	Very High	25.0x
Accounting Compare across schools →	83	$60,607/yr	Very High	26.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	82	$50,553/yr	Very High	36.7x
Information Sciences 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 Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$67,345/yr	Very High	32.5x
Microbiology & 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 Science Compare across schools →	68	$48,546/yr	Very High	15.3x
Criminal Justice 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 Compare across schools →	61	$36,502/yr	Very High	23.4x
Urban Studies Compare across schools →	60	$50,008/yr	High	18.5x
Cell Biology Compare across schools →	58	$40,794/yr	High	25.5x
Human Resources 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 Management Compare across schools →	57	$34,153/yr	High	18.0x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →	56	$47,367/yr	High	20.0x
Biology Compare across schools →	55	$36,259/yr	High	21.7x
Physiology Compare across schools →	54	$36,707/yr	High	25.2x
Design Compare across schools →	53	$34,845/yr	High	22.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →	53	$34,803/yr	High	19.3x
Zoology 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 & Physical Education Compare across schools →	48	$26,176/yr	Moderate	20.0x
Family & Consumer 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 & Humanities Compare across schools →	42	$32,112/yr	Low	19.7x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →	42	$28,749/yr	High	19.7x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	42	$28,314/yr	High	15.9x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →	42	$27,296/yr	High	22.3x
English 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 Studies Compare across schools →	38	$31,001/yr	Very High	17.6x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools →	37	$34,764/yr	High	10.7x
Philosophy Compare across schools →	36	$28,539/yr	Very High	17.6x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →	35	$32,431/yr	Very High	13.6x
Parks & Recreation 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 Arts Compare across schools →	31	$24,606/yr	Moderate	11.3x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools →	30	$30,620/yr	High	9.3x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →	29	$18,654/yr	High	15.3x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →	27	$25,242/yr	Very High	7.5x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →	25	$23,004/yr	Moderate	9.5x