U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
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Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 21% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,488. College Scorecard.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Education (Elementary / Secondary) 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 | University of the Pacific | $69,342 | $23,562 | $25,447 | 69% |
| 2 | Fresno Pacific University | $60,338 | $25,000 | $13,630 | 50% |
| 3 | San Francisco State University | $59,993 | $12,692 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 4 | Point Loma Nazarene University | $56,198 | $25,000 | $38,729 | 77% |
| 5 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $55,543 | $18,090 | $16,665 | 86% |
| 6 | National University | $53,761 | $33,989 | $22,878 | 43% |
| 7 | Pacific Oaks College | $51,865 | $35,500 | — | — |
| 8 | University of Massachusetts Global | $51,707 | $25,000 | $32,654 | 43% |
| 9 | Biola University | $51,566 | $26,094 | $31,495 | 68% |
| 10 | California State University-San Marcos | $51,445 | $15,150 | $10,229 | 55% |
| 11 | California State University-Los Angeles | $50,444 | $12,331 | $3,967 | 53% |
| 12 | William Jessup University | $49,540 | $20,718 | $28,062 | 56% |
| 13 | Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses | $49,080 | $40,095 | $5,524 | 62% |
| 14 | San Diego State University | $48,471 | $12,999 | $15,364 | 76% |
| 15 | California State University-Fresno | $45,819 | $15,000 | $7,000 | 57% |
| 16 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | $44,654 | $12,000 | $8,615 | 43% |
| 17 | California State University-Stanislaus | $44,020 | $13,805 | $6,067 | 53% |
| 18 | California Baptist University | $41,749 | $31,250 | $26,285 | 62% |
| 19 | California State University-San Bernardino | $38,985 | $12,566 | $4,564 | 55% |
15 more California colleges offer Education (Elementary / Secondary) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates
Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Training and Development Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.8% 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 Francisco State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About San Francisco State University
- Acceptance rate: 96% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 50% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $68,077
- Full cost breakdown · all 84 majors · overview
Related majors at San Francisco State University
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Special Education—
San Francisco State University Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do San Francisco State University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median $59,993 four years after graduating and $38,237 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do San Francisco State University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of San Francisco State University is $12,692, about 21% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does San Francisco State University rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in California?
Of 19 California colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, San Francisco State University ranks 3rd. The highest is University of the Pacific at $69,342.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $101,860 in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and training and development specialists.
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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 Francisco State University Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/san-francisco-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).