The most popular undergraduate major at San Diego State University is Business Administration and Management followed by Psychology and Rhetoric and Composition. A list of all 71 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for San Diego State University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 34 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 122 |
| Music Teacher Education | 13 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 3 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 25 |
| Civil Engineering | 93 |
| Computer Engineering | 28 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 47 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 75 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 25 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 14 |
| Comparative Literature | 13 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 |
| German Language and Literature | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 14 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 76 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 145 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 339 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 243 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 14 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 194 |
| Microbiology | 15 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 52 |
| Statistics | 18 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Gerontology | 10 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 62 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 65 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 318 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 24 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 18 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 2 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 536 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 267 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration | 136 |
| Social Work | 65 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 114 |
| Anthropology | 67 |
| Economics | 212 |
| Geography | 31 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 87 |
| Political Science and Government | 205 |
| Sociology | 123 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 10 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| Latin American Studies | 6 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 9 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 3 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 16 |
| Women's Studies | 30 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 9 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 56 |
| Art/Art Studies | 287 |
| Music Performance | 28 |
| Health Professions | 124 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 57 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 89 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 200 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 1,298 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 115 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 186 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 96 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 92 |
| Journalism | 41 |
| Radio and Television | 71 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122409 IPEDS survey data for San Diego State University.