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San Francisco State Student Outcomes

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  • San Francisco, CA
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

51% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

46% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for San Francisco State University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 12% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 34% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 46% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from San Francisco State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. San Francisco State University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,600 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending San Francisco State University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $39,300 per year
after 7 years $43,300 per year
after 8 years $45,300 per year
after 9 years $48,700 per year
after 10 years $52,600 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former San Francisco State University students who are working and no longer in school is $52,600, which is 53% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$17,250

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

37%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$178 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

63% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your San Francisco State student loan debt, explore your options.

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Students applying to San Francisco State University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122597.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026