Urban Studies/Affairs

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

CIP 45.12

$50,008Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,207Median earnings 4 years after
$57,943Median earnings 5 years after
$18,625Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Urban Studies/Affairs at San Francisco State University earn a median of $50,008 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,532 four years after graduating (middle half: $43,623–$81,699). Median debt is $18,625, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Urban Studies/Affairs (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$58,171$15,000
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$46,826$11,987
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$37,074$15,499
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$34,385$15,122

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Urban Studies/Affairs graduates from San Francisco State University make?

The median salary is $50,008 one year after graduation and $57,943 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,625.

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