by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at San Diego State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, San Diego State University as a strong choice for engineering, coming in at #60 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 60 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 16 of 79 |
Here is each degree level granted in engineering at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 636 |
| Master’s | 103 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This engineering field at San Diego State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University conferred 636 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
San Diego State University is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 16 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 17 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University earn a median of $89,759 a year. This is higher than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,388 in student loans. This is higher than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 80% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 185 |
| White | 251 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 62 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 103 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 3 |
