by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on San Francisco State University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs SFSU offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.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.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, San Francisco State University landed the #107 spot.In addition, SFSU took the #24 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in California.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and SFSU took the #107 spot on the list.In addition, SFSU took the #24 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, SFSU came in at #107. SFSU also ranked #24 for Best Graduate Schools in California.
For the last year in which we have data, 3,119 graduate students decided that San Francisco State University was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at SFSU is made up of 63.8% women and 36.2% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 59.6% of the graduate students who attend SFSU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 10.1% of graduate students hail from another country.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at SFSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $16,689.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at SFSU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $97,292.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from SFSU is $92,556.
Graduate certificate recipients from SFSU earn an average early-career salary of $150,277.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at SFSU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $150,589 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $150,277 |
| Business Administration & Management | $124,033 |
| Educational Administration | $115,737 |
| Accounting | $115,426 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $112,862 |
| Public Administration | $111,238 |
| Communication Sciences | $92,831 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $92,556 |
| Public Health | $91,104 |
San Francisco State University is a public institution located in San Francisco, California.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of San Francisco State University.
Contact details for SFSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132 |
| Phone: | 415-338-1111 |
| Website: | www.sfsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/sanfranciscostate |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SFSU |
About 44.9% of the graduate students at San Francisco State University took at least one online class.Roughly 10.9% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 15 | — |
| General Education | 2 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 94 | — |
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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