Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS
Total Programs
237
Online Programs
1
Salary after Completing
$21,900 - $94,700
Offered Degrees at San Francisco State
San Francisco State University is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, San Francisco State University offers 237 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 91 | 1 |
| Master's | 78 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 4 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 58 | 0 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 237 | 1 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
San Francisco State Bachelor's Programs
San Francisco State University offers Bachelor's degree with 91 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 57 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✔ | 24 | |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Ethnic Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| African-American/Black Studies | ✕ | 12 | $32,900 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Asian-American Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Comparative Group Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 46 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 7 | $38,300 |
| Journalism | ✕ | 36 | $31,100 |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 3 | $31,400 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 4 | $62,200 |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 96 | |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | 61 | $54,300 |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 33 | $68,100 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 1 | $58,300 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Comparative Literature | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | $27,400 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | 4 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 4 | $27,900 |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✕ | 3 | $32,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | ✕ | 2 | $37,900 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | $33,000 |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 2 | $31,400 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 3 | $32,200 |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Applied Mathematics | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Statistics | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Natural Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ✕ | 1 | $31,800 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 1 | $33,100 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 2 | $27,400 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Physical Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 10 | $30,900 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 21 | $39,600 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 163 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 20 | $26,700 |
| Economics | ✕ | 2 | $38,700 |
| Geography | ✕ | 13 | $25,000 |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | 3 | $32,800 |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 6 | $36,900 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 118 | $32,200 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | ✕ | 1 | $35,200 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 187 | |
| Dance | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 2 | $37,300 |
| Industrial and Product Design | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 4 | $26,600 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 1 | $21,900 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 55 | $28,000 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | 1 | $27,200 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✕ | - | $32,500 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 1 | $94,700 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 55 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 39 | $44,400 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 15 | $41,300 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | ✕ | - | - |
| Labor Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 4 | - |
| History | ✕ | 4 | $28,700 |
San Francisco State Master's Programs
San Francisco State University offers Master's degree with 78 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Master's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Asian-American Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other) | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 41 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 41 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 224 | |
| Education | ✕ | 58 | $53,100 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 38 | $81,200 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 46 | $57,400 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✕ | 50 | $55,200 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 31 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Comparative Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✕ | 10 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 66 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 57 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Statistics | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Gerontology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Museology/Museum Studies | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Behavioral Sciences | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Marine Sciences | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Astronomy | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 87 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 39 | $73,700 |
| Social Work | ✕ | 48 | $68,300 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 55 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 4 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 50 | |
| Design and Applied Arts (other) | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 84 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | 34 | $66,100 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | 12 | $49,600 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 26 | $109,200 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 113 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 63 | $69,600 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 24 | $65,000 |
| Management Science | ✕ | 26 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 11 | - |
| History | ✕ | 11 | $33,900 |
San Francisco State Doctorate (Research) Programs
San Francisco State University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 4 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Community College Education | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | - | - |
San Francisco State Doctorate (Practical) Programs
San Francisco State University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 94 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 94 | - |
San Francisco State Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
San Francisco State University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 58 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| African-American/Black Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Asian-American Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | - | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✕ | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Apparel and Textiles | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Applied Mathematics | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Science, Technology and Society | ✕ | - | - |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | - | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | - | - |
| Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Geography | ✕ | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | - | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | - | - |
| Finance | ✕ | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | - | - |
San Francisco State Post-Master's Certificate Programs
San Francisco State University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 5 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Community College Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
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