Nursing at San Francisco State University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at San Francisco State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
San Francisco State University is in San Francisco, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 208 nursing graduations were recorded at San Francisco State University.
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Online Class Availability at San Francisco State University
Distance learning is available at San Francisco State University. Among 22,563 students, 1,684 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,257 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at San Francisco State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Francisco State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #16 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #73 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #120 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #669 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from San Francisco State University
Graduates of San Francisco State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $101,367 |
| 2 years | $111,832 |
| 3 years | $121,103 |
| 4 years | $134,681 |
| 5 years | $145,818 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from San Francisco State University earn a median of $134,681, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 96% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from San Francisco State University stands at $16,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at San Francisco State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at San Francisco State University are 75% women (156) and 25% men (52).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at San Francisco State University
Of the 182 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at San Francisco State University, 75% were women (136) and 25% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 74 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at San Francisco State University
Of the 26 master’s nursing degrees awarded at San Francisco State University, 77% were women (20) and 23% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at San Francisco State University
The Nursing program at San Francisco State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 208 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at San Francisco State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.