Median Earnings (1yr)
$17,464
5th percentile (25th 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 $17k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all east asian languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
San Diego State University$17,464
University of California-Davis$28,997$47,647$15,3750.53
University of California-Los Angeles$23,980$42,261$13,9000.58
San Francisco State University$19,861$41,409$14,1080.71
National Median$27,331$20,6850.76

Other East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of California-Davis
Davis
$15,247$28,997$15,375
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$13,747$23,980$13,900
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$7,424$19,861$14,108

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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.