San Francisco State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

San Francisco State University at a glance

• 18,639

  students enrolled

• 280,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 6,478

  degrees and certificates a year

• 50%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,278

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state

• $52,650

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $68,077

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

San Francisco State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around San Francisco State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Francisco County, where the college is.

• 12,395

  open professional jobs

• 540

  entry level

  54 say no experience is needed

• 41%

  ask for AI skills

  5,080 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in San Francisco County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $141,446

  median household income

  San Francisco County

• 63%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, visual & performing arts, psychology, which lead to finance (699 open), sales (1,608 open), operations (627 open), marketing (874 open), human resources (482 open), strategy (154 open).

Hiring most: OpenAI (526), Anthropic (380), ScrumAID (218), Amazon (153), Crusoe (129), Sierra (116), UCSF (incl. UCSF Health) (116), DoorDash (115).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,348), Sales (1,608), Data & Analytics (1,485), Marketing (874), Finance (699), Operations (627). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Investment San Francisco.

• Chinatown Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-677-7500 · Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• EDD Workforce Service - San Francisco Civic CenterSan Francisco · 415-749-7503 · Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Goodwill Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-575-4570 · Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
• Human Services Agency of San FranciscoSan Francisco · 415-401-4800 · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz · 17,940 students
• California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 19,562 students
• Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield · 17,280 students
• San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego · 16,098 students
• Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica · 21,440 students
• Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier · 15,684 students

All California colleges

Common questions

How big is San Francisco State University?

San Francisco State University enrolls about 18,639 students and is a public 4-year institution in San Francisco, California. It awards about 6,478 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at San Francisco State University?

50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do San Francisco State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,650 six years after entry and $68,077 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does San Francisco State University offer AI or data science degrees?

San Francisco State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near San Francisco State University?

12,395 open professional jobs are listed in San Francisco County, 540 of them entry level and 54 saying no experience is needed. OpenAI has the most openings.