Median Earnings (1yr)
$114,126
95th percentile (80th in CA)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How San Diego State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

San Diego State University graduates earn $114k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all business, management, marketing, masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Business, Management, Marketing, masters's programs at peer institutions in California (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
San Diego State University$114,126
Fresno Pacific University$66,395$75,514
National Median$73,606

Other Business, Management, Marketing, Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno
$35,558$66,395

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At San Diego State University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.