San Francisco State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$68,077
in 2021+35% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 35% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 4% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 13 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 37% | $8,113 |
| 1999 | — | — | 35% | $8,374 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34% | $8,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32% | $8,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33% | $8,308 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38% | $8,563 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39% | $9,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40% | $9,564 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40% | $9,518 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42% | $9,654 |
| 2008 | $50,600 | — | 44% | $10,404 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44% | $10,250 |
| 2010 | $49,200 | $12,809 | 48% | $10,610 |
| 2011 | — | $13,403 | 48% | $11,695 |
| 2012 | $46,900 | $13,174 | 46% | $12,500 |
| 2013 | $47,200 | $13,718 | 47% | $12,500 |
| 2014 | $48,000 | $14,235 | 46% | $13,290 |
| 2015 | $49,200 | $11,658 | 50% | $13,750 |
| 2016 | — | $12,768 | 51% | $13,000 |
| 2017 | — | $13,655 | 53% | $13,000 |
| 2018 | — | $13,787 | 54% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $15,033 | 55% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $15,113 | 57% | $12,500 |
| 2021 | $68,077 | $14,459 | 55% | $12,923 |
| 2022 | — | $12,590 | 54% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,912 | 55% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,882 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,278 | 50% | — |