by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about San Diego State University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
San Diego State University landed the #86 spot in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 1,618 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking. This means that the school is among the Top 10% of the nation when it comes to overall quality. SDSU received this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge for its high ranking. For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in California, SDSU came in at #17.
There were 892 college and universities analyzed in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and SDSU took the #102 spot on the list. So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 15% ranking. SDSU was awarded this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge for this accomplishment. SDSU also ranked #18 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 737 schools analyzed in the 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, SDSU came in at #46. In addition, SDSU took the #8 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in California.
Around 5,355 graduate students chose to attend San Diego State University during the most recent year for which we have data. Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students. Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at SDSU is made up of 62.0% women and 38.0% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at SDSU, around 56.2% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 9.0% of graduate students hail from another country. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at SDSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $16,268.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at SDSU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $83,672.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at SDSU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $82,604.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at SDSU based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Accounting | $117,624 |
| Business Administration & Management | $108,004 |
| Nursing | $100,359 |
| Public Health | $91,167 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $88,685 |
| Communication Sciences | $83,644 |
| Educational Administration | $82,932 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $82,604 |
| Communication & Media Studies | $81,064 |
| Social Work | $76,958 |
Located in San Diego, California, San Diego State University is a public institution. The location of SDSU is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of San Diego State University.
Contact details for SDSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182-0001 |
| Phone: | 619-594-5200 |
| Website: | www.sdsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/SanDiegoState |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/sdsu |
Around 32.0% of SDSU graduate students took at least one course online. Roughly 16.3% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 4 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 1 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 9 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 18 | — |
| Computational Science | 4 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 5 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 48 | — |
| General Biology | 6 | — |
| General Education | 7 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Other Engineering | 2 | — |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 | — |
| Public Health | 15 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 1 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 6 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 9 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 5 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1 | — |
| History | 2 | — |
| Literature | 5 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 109 | — |
| Multilingual Education | 11 | — |
| Music | 2 | — |
| Other Culture & Gender Studies | 1 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 8 | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — |
| Public Policy | 2 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 21 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 13 | — |
| Writing Studies | 1 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 37 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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