by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in english from SFSU. This makes it the #3 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFSU is $32,339. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, english students borrow a median amount of $27,988 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SFSU tuition and fees.
Of the 143 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from SFSU in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 23 |
SFSU does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SFSU Online Learning page.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from SFSU make a median salary of $36,450 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,292.
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from SFSU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.