Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · San Francisco State University · San Francisco, CA

CIP 24.01

$32,112Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,617Median earnings 4 years after
$61,526Median earnings 5 years after
$15,250Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at San Francisco State University earn a median of $32,112 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $15,250, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
National University
San Diego
$57,429$25,000
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga
$56,094$27,000
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$46,487$25,000
Antioch University-Los Angeles
Culver City
$46,487$25,000
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$39,758$16,862
Los Angeles Pacific University
Glendora
$37,985$8,500
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo
$36,875$24,449
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$36,509$14,181
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
$35,194$24,515
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$35,056$17,500
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks
$34,989$20,000
California Baptist University
Riverside
$33,793$28,312
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson
$33,588$15,000
Thomas Aquinas College
Santa Paula
$33,432$18,000
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$33,324$14,255

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from San Francisco State University make?

The median salary is $32,112 one year after graduation and $61,526 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.