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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Public · General
San Francisco State University is a public institution in San Francisco, CA. With a 96% admission rate. Enrolls 20,033 students, offers 61 programs with earnings data, and has a 52% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
96%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
20,033
Completion Rate
52%
Cost of Attendance
$25,258
In-State Tuition
$7,424
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,304
Programs
62
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 61 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 61 of 61 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $117,532 | $144,430 | $25,258 | 4.7x | |
| 2 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,647 | $99,619 | $25,258 | 2.9x | |
| 3 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,256 | $100,807 | $25,258 | 2.7x | |
| 4 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,345 | $99,534 | $25,258 | 2.7x | |
| 5 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,778 | $77,321 | $25,258 | 2.5x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,607 | $82,791 | $25,258 | 2.4x | |
| 7 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,560 | $67,678 | $25,258 | 2.3x | |
| 8 | Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,071 | $87,999 | $25,258 | 2.2x | |
| 9 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,180 | $111,112 | $25,258 | 2.1x | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,288 | $82,648 | $25,258 | 2.1x | |
| 11 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,072 | $73,408 | $25,258 | 2.1x | |
| 12 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,553 | $112,049 | $25,258 | 2.0x | |
| 13 | Urban Studies/AffairsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,008 | $57,943 | $25,258 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,750 | $66,675 | $25,258 | 1.9x | |
| 15 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,546 | — | $25,258 | 1.9x | |
| 16 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,184 | $79,995 | $25,258 | 1.9x | |
| 17 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,367 | $62,443 | $25,258 | 1.9x | |
| 18 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,310 | $76,801 | $25,258 | 1.8x | |
| 19 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,041 | — | $25,258 | 1.8x | |
| 20 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,257 | $75,911 | $25,258 | 1.8x | |
| 21 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,140 | $94,846 | $25,258 | 1.7x | |
| 22 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,211 | $64,458 | $25,258 | 1.7x | |
| 23 | Zoology/Animal BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,565 | $59,685 | $25,258 | 1.6x | |
| 24 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,794 | $78,780 | $25,258 | 1.6x | |
| 25 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,790 | $69,437 | $25,258 | 1.6x |
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