Public Research University
San Diego
State University
Public Research University in San Diego, CA. Six-year graduation rate 76%. Median 10-year earnings $64,909.
Verdict Solid outcomes
San Diego State University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$64,909
Median debt at grad
$15,000
Mobility score
3.7
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
76.4%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $64,909 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 76%.
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.23 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 76% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate San Diego State University
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