San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public
Popular programs at San Diego State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1,875 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 699 | |
| 3 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 417 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 406 | |
| 5 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 356 | |
| 6 | Communication and Media Studies. | 290 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 285 | |
| 8 | Computer Science. | 259 | |
| 9 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 247 | |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineering. | 244 | |
| 11 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 232 | |
| 12 | Civil Engineering. | 227 | |
| 13 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 212 | |
| 14 | Economics. | 177 | |
| 15 | Sociology. | 162 | |
| 16 | Public Health. | 162 | |
| 17 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 154 | |
| 18 | Journalism. | 145 | |
| 19 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 142 | |
| 20 | Political Science and Government. | 136 |
Showing top 20 of 65 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at San Diego State University?
San Diego State University has an acceptance rate of 36% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for San Diego State University?
SAT score data for San Diego State University is not currently published.
How much does San Diego State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at San Diego State University is approximately $15,364 per year.
What is the graduation rate at San Diego State University?
4-year graduation rate data for San Diego State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.