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Human Resources Management and Services at San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,041/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (253,500 openings/yr)

ROI 17.1x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #87 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Resources Management and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$509K	$508K	$473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.1x	17.1x	15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.6x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,696

Out-of-state: $77,216 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,528

-74% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,041/yr, roughly in line with the $51,599 national median for Human Resources Management and Services. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Human Resources Management and Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Human Resources Management and Services's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #87 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs, San Francisco State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 20,033 students enrolled in San Francisco, CA. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Compensation and benefits managers $140,360/yr

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Human Resources Management and Services at San Francisco State University?

This program scores 57/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Human Resources Management and Services programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Human Resources Management and Services careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $473,028 in decade earnings vs $509,282 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →