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Engineering at San Francisco State University

Engineering at San Francisco State University

If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what San Francisco State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Francisco State University is in San Francisco, CA.

Studying Online at San Francisco State University

Online coursework is an option 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.

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from San Francisco State University

Students who complete San Francisco State University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at San Francisco State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,201
2 years $65,426
3 years $76,609
4 years $86,977
5 years $101,452

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from San Francisco State University report median earnings of $86,977, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at San Francisco State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from San Francisco State University stands at $19,298.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at San Francisco State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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