Education at San Francisco State University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at San Francisco State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Francisco State University is in San Francisco, CA.
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Online Class Availability at San Francisco State University
Distance learning is available at San Francisco State University. Of 22,563 students, 1,684 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,257 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at San Francisco State University
Rankings can help you compare San Francisco State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #31 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #52 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #93 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #461 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #31 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #52 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #93 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #461 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from San Francisco State University
Those who finish San Francisco State University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,119 |
| 2 years | $56,249 |
| 3 years | $60,946 |
| 4 years | $68,078 |
| 5 years | $69,567 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from San Francisco State University report median earnings of $68,078, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from San Francisco State University stands at $12,692.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at San Francisco State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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