Journalism at San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
San Francisco State University graduates in journalism earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Francisco State University Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism 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 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 77 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $57,461 | $58,421 | #60 | $38,118 |
| 78 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $57,407 | $56,402 | #76 | $38,302 |
| 79 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $57,321 | $54,895 | #91 | $36,200 |
| 80 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $57,260 | $52,103 | #123 | $31,788 |
| 81 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $57,220 | $50,388 | #140 | $33,628 |
| 82 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $57,079 | $53,380 | #113 | $34,022 |
| 83 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $56,990 | $51,309 | #131 | $34,577 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Francisco State University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,788 one year after graduating and $57,260 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Francisco State University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, San Francisco State University ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at San Francisco State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.