Chemistry at San Francisco State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How San Francisco State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
San Francisco State University graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 62th percentile of all chemistry bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Chemistry bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (65 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University | $44,140 | $69,237 | $15,953* | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $59,576 | $64,496 | $11,172* | 0.19 |
| University of California-Merced | $50,944 | $56,584 | $15,000* | 0.29 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $50,553 | $66,742 | $15,680* | 0.31 |
| California State University-San Marcos | $49,382 | — | —* | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $47,197 | $64,903 | $15,805* | 0.33 |
| National Median | $42,581 | — | $24,000* | 0.56 |
Other Chemistry Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $14,850 | $59,576 | $11,172 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $14,167 | $50,944 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $50,553 | $15,680 |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $7,739 | $49,382 | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $14,965 | $47,197 | $15,805 |
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 Francisco State University, approximately 41% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.