San Diego State University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About San Diego State University

San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Now in its 117th year, San Diego State University can take pride in more than a century of achievement in education, research and service. With an enrollment of more than 35,000 students, SDSU is increasingly becoming a top choice for undergraduates as evidenced by the record number of applications received each year.

About San Diego State University

San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Now in its 117th year, San Diego State University can take pride in more than a century of achievement in education, research and service. With an enrollment of more than 35,000 students, SDSU is increasingly becoming a top choice for undergraduates as evidenced by the record number of applications received each year.

Available programs

Renowned for its academic excellence, the university is home to top-ranked graduate programs in business; engineering; public health; psychology; fine arts; biological sciences; public affairs; education; and speech, language, and hearing sciences. Ranked undergraduate programs include business, engineering and international business. Overall, San Diego State students can choose from 91 undergraduate majors, 78 master's programs and 22 doctoral degree programs.

Arts and Humanities (7)

B.A. Degree in Applied Arts and Sciences

B.A. Degree in Art

B.A. Degree in Japanese

B.A. Degree in Linguistics

B.A. Degree in Philosophy

B.A. Degree in Russian

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Business and Management (7)

B.A. Degree in International Business

B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Public Relations

B.A. Degree in Social Work - Community Corrections Case Management Specialization

B.S. Degree in Business Administration

B.S. Degree in Management

B.S. Degree in Marketing

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Engineering and Technology (7)

B.S. Degree in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

B.S. Degree in Computer Engineering

B.S. Degree in Construction Engineering

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering

B.S. Degree in Information Systems

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Life Sciences and Medicine (7)

B.A. Degree in Biology

B.A. Degree in Microbiology

B.A. Degree in Psychology

B.A. Degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

B.S. Degree in Biology

B.S. Degree in Foods and Nutrition

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Natural Sciences (7)

B.A. Degree in Chemistry

B.A. Degree in Geological Sciences

B.A. Degree in Mathematics

B.A. Degree in Physics

B.A. in Sustainability

B.S. Degree in Applied Arts and Sciences - Astronomy

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Others (7)

B.S. Degree in Accounting

B.S. in Finance

Social Sciences and Management (7)

B.A. Degree in European Studies

B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Advertising

B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Astronomy

B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Journalism

B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Media Studies

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Renowned for its academic excellence, the university is home to top-ranked graduate programs in business; engineering; public health; psychology; fine arts; biological sciences; public affairs; education; and speech, language, and hearing sciences. Ranked undergraduate programs include business, engineering and international business. Overall, San Diego State students can choose from 91 undergraduate majors, 78 master's programs and 22 doctoral degree programs.

Arts and Humanities (6)

M.A. in Latin American Studies/Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master of Arts (M.A.) Program in English

Master of Arts Degree in French

Master of Arts Degree in Geography

Master of Arts Degree in Linguistics

Master of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts

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Engineering and Technology (6)

M.S. in Computer Science

Master of Engineering

Master of Science (MS) Degree in Civil Engineering

Master of Science Degree in Aerospace engineering

Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Dual M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences

M.S. in Exercise Physiology

M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy

M.S. in Nutritional Sciences

Master of Arts Degree in Anthropology

Master of Arts Degree in Biology

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Natural Sciences (6)

M.S. in Astronomy

M.S. in Computational Science

Master of Arts in Chemistry

Master of Arts in Mathematics

Master of Arts in Physics

Master of Science Degree in Geological Sciences

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Others (6)

Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)

Social Sciences and Management (6)

M.S. in Kinesiology - Applied Movement Science

M.S. in Multicultural Community Counseling

Master of Arts Degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies

Master of Arts Degree in Communication with Specialization in Mass Communication and Media Studies

Master of Arts Degree in Economics

Master of Arts Degree in Political Science

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Arts and Humanities (5)

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Geography

Engineering and Technology (5)

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science

Life Sciences and Medicine (5)

Joint Doctoral Program (AuD) in Audiology

Joint PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Biology

Joint PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Joint PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology

Joint PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Evolutionary Biology

Natural Sciences (5)

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Science

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics and Science Education

Social Sciences and Management (5)

Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership with Specialization in Community College Leadership

Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership with Specialization in PreK-12 Leadership

Joint PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Joint PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Communicative Disorders

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health, Epidemiology

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health, Global Health

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General

GMAT

610+

GRE

311+

GPA

2+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

80+

Bachelor

SAT

1185+

GPA

3+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

80+

Total students

32,607

UG students

88%

PG students

12%

International students

1,552

UG students

79%

PG students

21%

Total faculty staff

1,312

Domestic staff

95%

Int'l staff

5%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

San Diego State University is one of the top public universities in San Diego , United States. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2024.