San Diego State University

Below are the median starting salaries by major for alumni of San Diego State University.

The student-faculty ratio at San Diego State University is 25:1, and the school has 28.5% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at San Diego State University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General; and Biology/Biological Sciences, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89%.

San Diego State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,612, with a gender distribution of 45% male students and 55% female students. At this school, 23% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 77% of students live off campus. In sports, San Diego State University is part of the NCAA I.

At San Diego State University, 50% of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid, and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $10,100.

Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs, or use the U.S. News 529 Finder to choose the best tax-advantaged college investment account for you.

Campus safety data were reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and have not been independently verified. The numbers for criminal offenses reflect reports of alleged offenses to campus security and/or law enforcement authorities, not necessarily prosecutions or convictions. Experts advise prospective students and their families to do their own research to evaluate the safety of a campus as well as the surrounding area.