All San Francisco State University majors by area
- Science & Math · 18
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Business & Finance · 9
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $56,071 | $85,037 | $24,120 |
| Biochemistry | — | $76,134 | $15,675 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $40,794 | $74,482 | $19,000 |
| Biology | $36,259 | $74,204 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | $44,257 | $71,323 | $18,697 |
| Physiology | $36,707 | $68,440 | $17,480 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,749 | $62,116 | $16,150 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $41,565 | $45,722 | $11,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $44,140 | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $34,764 | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $25,242 | $62,623 | $15,250 |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | $19,861 | $61,603 | $14,108 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $31,001 | $59,990 | $17,875 |
| Writing | $32,431 | $59,032 | $18,500 |
| History | $28,718 | $58,717 | $15,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,112 | $58,617 | $15,467 |
| English | $32,339 | $56,297 | $17,243 |
| Linguistics | — | $48,959 | — |
| Philosophy | $28,539 | $42,993 | $18,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $46,310 | $82,697 | $13,750 |
| Accounting | $60,607 | $81,587 | $11,971 |
| Finance | $62,778 | $78,310 | $14,440 |
| International Business | $58,560 | $75,824 | $22,374 |
| Human Resources | $46,041 | $75,207 | — |
| Business Administration | $48,184 | $73,775 | $15,000 |
| Marketing | $52,072 | $71,691 | $12,304 |
| Hospitality Management | $34,153 | $65,510 | $14,400 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $48,546 | — | $20,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $117,532 | $150,102 | $16,875 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $27,296 | $70,532 | $19,250 |
| Health Sciences | $47,367 | $65,252 | $18,000 |
| Nutrition Science | $30,620 | $61,895 | $17,137 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,176 | $59,056 | $17,500 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,845 | $59,678 | $18,000 |
| Film and Photography | $18,654 | $47,149 | $17,850 |
| Theatre | $23,004 | $44,848 | $16,250 |
| Dance | — | $44,627 | — |
| Studio Art | $24,606 | $42,868 | $18,511 |
| Music | $31,621 | $38,639 | $15,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $67,345 | $112,454 | $16,125 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,647 | $102,104 | $22,047 |
| Computer Engineering | $53,180 | $94,129 | $20,148 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,256 | $90,894 | $18,873 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $40,790 | $63,731 | $15,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $28,753 | $58,550 | $17,683 |
| Journalism | $31,788 | $57,260 | $16,875 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,237 | $59,993 | $12,692 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $50,553 | $105,166 | $16,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,288 | $86,425 | $19,716 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former San Francisco State University students earn a median $68,077 ten years after starting college, more than 62% of California colleges we cover. 50% graduate within six years.
San Francisco State University majors questions
How many majors does San Francisco State University offer?
San Francisco State University offers 84 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at San Francisco State University?
Nursing graduates from San Francisco State University earn a median $150,102 four years after graduating, the highest of the 58 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $16,875.
Which San Francisco State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $38,639 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to San Francisco State University overview