Economics at San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
San Francisco State University graduates in economics earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Francisco State University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 155 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $82,999 | $84,411 | #126 | — |
| 156 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $82,950 | $90,614 | #93 | $57,814 |
| 157 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $82,722 | $86,076 | #111 | $46,400 |
| 158 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $82,697 | $75,249 | #220 | $46,310 |
| 159 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,488 | $78,794 | #184 | $56,902 |
| 160 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $82,447 | $84,680 | #122 | $47,211 |
| 161 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,438 | $85,340 | #118 | $49,725 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Francisco State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,310 one year after graduating and $82,697 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Francisco State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, San Francisco State University ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #220 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at San Francisco State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,625.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.