San Diego State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

San Diego State University at a glance

• 35,377

  students enrolled

• 500,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 10,688

  degrees and certificates a year

• 76%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,364

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state

• $52,620

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $64,909

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

San Diego State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around San Diego State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Diego County, where the college is.

• 4,432

  open professional jobs

• 310

  entry level

  17 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  433 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in San Diego County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $102,285

  median household income

  San Diego County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (352 open), sales (301 open), operations (449 open), marketing (143 open), human resources (112 open), strategy (25 open).

Hiring most: General Atomics (376), Qualcomm Inc/De (285), Neurocrine Biosciences (100), Qualcomm Technologies (97), Northrop Grumman (95), Viasat (84), Intuit (79), Apple (77).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,483), Operations (449), Finance (352), Sales (301), Data & Analytics (274), Legal (219). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: San Diego Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · 760-666-6763 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• East County Career CenterEl Cajon · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
• Metro Career CenterSan Diego · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• South Bay Career CenterChula Vista · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 :00p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla · 34,948 students
• California State University-Long BeachLong Beach · 35,924 students
• University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 33,475 students
• University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley · 33,068 students
• California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · 32,691 students
• University of California-DavisDavis · 32,253 students

All California colleges

Common questions

How big is San Diego State University?

San Diego State University enrolls about 35,377 students and is a public 4-year institution in San Diego, California. It awards about 10,688 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at San Diego State University?

76% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do San Diego State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,620 six years after entry and $64,909 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does San Diego State University offer AI or data science degrees?

San Diego State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near San Diego State University?

4,432 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 310 of them entry level and 17 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.