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Computer Science at San Francisco State University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at San Francisco State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Francisco State University sits in San Francisco, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 410 computer science degrees were granted at San Francisco State University.

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.

Computer Science Rankings at San Francisco State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Francisco State University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #18 of 41
Best Value Far Western (Region) #28 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) California #36 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #51 of 59
Best Value Nationwide #141 of 364
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #277 of 364

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #19 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) California #23 of 27
Best Value Far Western (Region) #30 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #34 of 38
Best Value Nationwide #129 of 215
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #175 of 215

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from San Francisco State University

Those who finish San Francisco State University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at San Francisco State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $55,088
2 years $68,499
3 years $89,726
4 years $102,977
5 years $112,049

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from San Francisco State University take home a median $102,977, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at San Francisco State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from San Francisco State University is $16,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at San Francisco State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at San Francisco State University are 19% women (77) and 81% men (333).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at San Francisco State University

Of the 369 bachelor’s computer science graduates at San Francisco State University, 17% were women (61) and 83% were men (308).

San Francisco State University gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 56
Hispanic / Latino 55
Black / African American 21
Asian 155
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 18
International (Nonresident) 46
Unknown 17
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at San Francisco State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at San Francisco State University

Among the 41 master’s computer science degrees awarded at San Francisco State University, 39% were women (16) and 61% were men (25).

San Francisco State University gender breakdown of Computer Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 6
International (Nonresident) 27
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at San Francisco State University

Minority students account for 22% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at San Francisco State University

The Computer Science program at San Francisco State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 410

Students who finish Computer Science program at San Francisco State University often pursue the following types of careers:

Occupation Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $35,659
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Programmers $109,892
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846
Web Developers $125,527
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Information Security Analysts $111,930

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