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San Diego State University

CA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Public Health$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Sociology$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$26K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Journalism$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$26K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$26K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$26K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at San Diego State University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

San Diego State University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at San Diego State University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $22K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).