by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how San Francisco State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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San Francisco State University holds a strong position among schools offering engineering. More specifically it was ranked #164 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #31 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 31 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California | 31 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 31 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 31 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 36 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 36 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Region | 36 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 36 |
| Best Value Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 49 |
| Best Value Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California | 49 |
| Best Value Engineering Schools in California | 49 |
| College Major Best Value | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Francisco State University awarded 203 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University earn a median of $86,977 a year. This is above $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Francisco State University, engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,298 in student loans. This is above $16,689, the typical median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,762 | $1,762 |
Learn more about San Francisco State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 84% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the engineering majors at San Francisco State University.
The engineering program at San Francisco State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 72 |
| Civil Engineering | 66 |
| Computer Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 33 |
| General Engineering | 17 |