San Diego State
San Diego State Majors
San Diego State awards bachelor's degrees in 67 fields, about 8,703 a year. The largest are Business Administration, Psychology, Criminal Justice.
| Major | Degrees a year | Earnings, 1 year out | Earnings, 4 years out | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 2,008 | $46,275 | $69,902 | $15,000 |
| Psychology | 646 | $29,346 | $51,021 | $14,301 |
| Criminal Justice | 415 | $33,261 | $57,510 | $12,998 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 354 | $26,327 | $59,914 | $15,000 |
| Biology | 276 | $33,597 | $68,861 | $17,998 |
| Communications | 261 | $37,773 | $61,389 | $15,675 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 259 | $69,754 | $97,825 | $19,994 |
| Studio Art | 254 | $23,186 | $35,416 | $9,899 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 244 | $33,165 | $55,072 | $15,862 |
| Liberal Arts | 227 | $23,190 | $58,419 | $12,496 |
| Computer Science | 206 | $74,523 | $100,586 | $16,499 |
| Economics | 197 | $44,125 | $74,123 | $15,250 |
| Nursing | 195 | $100,221 | $120,799 | $18,875 |
| Political Science | 169 | $38,060 | $64,824 | $17,068 |
| Sociology | 169 | $35,136 | $53,387 | $12,500 |
| Public Health | 169 | $41,092 | $60,904 | $13,812 |
| Journalism | 167 | $30,269 | $53,997 | $14,998 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 160 | $22,378 | $61,510 | $15,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 142 | $73,584 | $95,865 | $19,832 |
| Teacher Education | 139 | $28,793 | $48,471 | $12,999 |
| Social Work | 123 | $36,916 | $56,674 | $15,176 |
| Computer Engineering | 122 | $76,812 | $116,842 | $16,248 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 111 | $74,375 | $100,139 | $23,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 108 | $24,157 | $49,406 | $14,997 |
| International Business | 106 | $38,138 | $69,141 | $13,644 |
| Environmental Science and Conservation | 102 | $34,090 | $58,215 | $13,191 |
| Electrical Engineering | 101 | $75,061 | $106,416 | $18,165 |
| Broadcasting and Digital Media | 95 | $22,487 | $43,485 | $15,248 |
| Chemistry | 95 | $43,603 | $74,676 | $17,499 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 84 | $34,878 | $55,115 | $18,000 |
| History | 81 | $38,203 | $57,861 | $13,881 |
| Romance Languages | 73 | $28,182 | $49,167 | $14,957 |
| Public Administration | 56 | $41,020 | $57,264 | $15,000 |
| Hospitality Management | 53 | $40,009 | $70,113 | $17,749 |
| Anthropology | 49 | $25,553 | $53,991 | $13,099 |
| International Relations | 49 | $35,361 | $59,733 | $17,134 |
| Theater | 49 | $20,538 | $41,812 | $15,000 |
| Music | 47 | $20,440 | $42,090 | $15,131 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 44 | $29,267 | $55,230 | $20,499 |
| Geography and Cartography | 42 | $38,648 | $58,004 | $14,999 |
| Statistics | 41 | $57,734 | $83,076 | $16,047 |
| Social Sciences | 41 | $23,704 | $52,095 | $20,915 |
| Applied Mathematics | 39 | $42,856 | $69,606 | $24,563 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 36 | $66,482 | $88,417 | $19,089 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | 34 | $44,197 | $67,414 | $17,038 |
| Philosophy | 32 | $29,712 | $53,390 | $27,000 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 28 | $45,360 | $81,122 | $15,500 |
| Mathematics | 27 | $57,999 | $11,943 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 26 | $22,001 | $42,922 | $11,000 |
| Physics | 20 | |||
| International/Globalization Studies | 18 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 18 | $33,692 | $57,093 | $14,999 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 18 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 16 | $81,608 | $100,564 | |
| Gerontology | 10 | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9 | |||
| Geology and Earth Science | 8 | $41,351 | $73,647 | $21,500 |
| Dance | 8 | |||
| Writing | 6 | |||
| Area Studies | 4 | |||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | $17,464 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | |||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 3 | |||
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | |||
| Linguistics and Anthropology | 1 | |||
| Allied Health | 1 | $25,361 | $53,621 | $19,999 |
A blank cell means the figure is withheld, usually because the program is small.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular majors at San Diego State?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in a year: Business Administration (2,008), Psychology (646), Criminal Justice (415), Kinesiology and Exercise Science (354), Biology (276).
Which San Diego State majors earn the most?
Four years after graduation, the highest median earnings are in Nursing ($120,799), Computer Engineering ($116,842), Electrical Engineering ($106,416), Computer Science ($100,586), Construction Engineering Technology/Technician ($100,564). Earnings are reported for 53 of San Diego State's 67 programs.
How many majors does San Diego State have?
San Diego State awarded bachelor's degrees in 67 federal program categories in the most recent year reported. A college's own list of majors can be longer or shorter, because several named majors often fall under one federal category.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Data by Field of Study (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. Programs are federal categories, which do not always match the names San Diego State uses. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, four years after a bachelor's degree, and are withheld for small programs.
