Where San Francisco State University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all linguistic, comparative, bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University | — | $44,226 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $30,524 | $55,469 | +82% |
| University of California-Berkeley | $25,059 | $55,407 | +121% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $27,629 | $51,160 | +85% |
| University of California-San Diego | $19,809 | $44,631 | +125% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Linguistic, Comparative, bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (32 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco | $7,424 | $22,723* | $44,226 | $15,000* | — |
 Ashford UniversitySan Diego | $13,160 | $37,853* | $39,808 | $43,603* | 1.15 |
 University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles | $13,747 | $30,524* | $55,469 | $15,000* | 0.49 |
 University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara | $14,965 | $27,629* | $51,160 | $14,100* | 0.51 |
 University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley | $14,850 | $25,059* | $55,407 | $14,000* | 0.56 |
 California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino | $7,675 | $24,961* | — | $16,449* | 0.66 |
| National Median | — | $27,449* | — | $20,718* | 0.75 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with linguistic, comparative, graduates
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Interpreters and Translators
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.