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Post-Graduation Earnings: Starting Salary by Major at San Diego State University

Your choice of major has a direct impact on your earning potential immediately after college. This page provides a look at the median starting salaries for recent bachelor's degree graduates from San Diego State University.

Average Starting Salaries (Recent Graduates)

Major Field Median Starting Salary
Business Administration, Management & Operations. $41,705
Psychology. $24,112
Criminal Justice & Corrections. $27,860
Sports, Kinesiology, & Physical Education/Fitness. $26,063
Biology. $29,467
Communication & Media Studies. $33,535
Mechanical Engineering. $65,089
Fine & Studio Arts. $16,940
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. $27,048
Liberal Arts & Sciences Studies & Humanities. $20,482
*Salary data reflects median earnings two years post-graduation.