by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SFSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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SFSU is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 35 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 194 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in design from SFSU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFSU is $34,845. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, design students borrow a median amount of $30,509 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at SFSU is $252 per month.
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The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
The design program at SFSU awarded 194 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the SFSU design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SFSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in design from SFSU. About 25% were men and 75% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 257 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 115 |
| Music | 37 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Dance | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
