Program Analysis
At $68,256/yr, Civil Engineering graduates from San Francisco State University land near the $69,097 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 31.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Civil Engineering programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Civil Engineering's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $17,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #11 of 220 nationally, this is a top-5% Civil Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $68,256 to $100,807 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.