U.S. median for this major: $59,961.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,780. College Scorecard.
Health Sciences at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Health Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican University of California | $82,911 | $27,000 | $35,333 | 78% |
| 2 | California State University-Stanislaus | $80,630 | $16,025 | $6,067 | 53% |
| 3 | National University | $76,305 | $29,688 | $22,878 | 43% |
| 4 | California State University-Fresno | $76,268 | — | $7,000 | 57% |
| 5 | San Diego State University | $73,095 | $26,150 | $15,364 | 76% |
| 6 | California State University-Chico | $69,303 | $19,573 | $14,480 | 63% |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay | $68,231 | $17,000 | $9,320 | 48% |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento | $67,182 | $14,449 | $9,338 | 56% |
| 9 | San Francisco State University | $65,252 | $18,000 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 10 | Azusa Pacific University | $64,797 | — | $22,212 | 62% |
| 11 | California Baptist University | $59,801 | $27,000 | $26,285 | 62% |
| 12 | California State University-Channel Islands | $58,396 | $16,399 | $9,849 | 51% |
| 13 | California State University-Fullerton | $54,244 | $15,364 | $6,555 | 70% |
| 14 | California State University-San Bernardino | $45,977 | $15,000 | $4,564 | 55% |
| 15 | Los Angeles Pacific University | $43,221 | $46,639 | $22,677 | 21% |
14 more California colleges offer Health Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Health Sciences graduates
Health Education Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at San Diego State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About San Diego State University
- Acceptance rate: 36% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 76% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $64,909
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at San Diego State University
- Public Health$60,904
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$59,914
- Biology$68,861
- Nursing$120,799
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$53,621
San Diego State University Health Sciences questions
How much do San Diego State University Health Sciences graduates earn?
Health Sciences graduates of San Diego State University earn a median $73,095 four years after graduating and $35,624 one year after. The U.S. median for Health Sciences graduates across 149 colleges is $59,961.
How much debt do San Diego State University Health Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Health Sciences graduates of San Diego State University is $26,150, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,500.
Where does San Diego State University rank for Health Sciences in California?
Of 15 California colleges reporting Health Sciences graduate earnings, San Diego State University ranks 5th. The highest is Dominican University of California at $82,911.
What jobs do Health Sciences graduates get?
A common career is health education specialists, with a median wage of $62,500 in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area and $64,070 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “San Diego State University Health Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/san-diego-state-university/majors/health-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).