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San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · Public · General
San Jose State University is a public institution in San Jose, CA. With a 80% admission rate. Enrolls 26,757 students, offers 42 programs with earnings data, and has a 66% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
80%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
26,757
Completion Rate
66%
Cost of Attendance
$25,695
In-State Tuition
$7,992
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,872
Programs
44
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 42 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($26K)
Showing 42 of 42 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $83,305 | $25,695 | — | |
| 2 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $67,114 | $25,695 | — | |
| 3 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $69,181 | $25,695 | — | |
| 4 | Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $45,848 | $25,695 | — | |
| 5 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $75,904 | $25,695 | — | |
| 6 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $160,714 | $25,695 | — | |
| 7 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $101,217 | $25,695 | — | |
| 8 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $115,218 | $25,695 | — | |
| 9 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $106,415 | $25,695 | — | |
| 10 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $143,080 | $25,695 | — | |
| 11 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $119,589 | $25,695 | — | |
| 12 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $112,360 | $25,695 | — | |
| 13 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $56,174 | $25,695 | — | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $57,604 | $25,695 | — | |
| 15 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $55,764 | $25,695 | — | |
| 16 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $79,095 | $25,695 | — | |
| 17 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $91,433 | $25,695 | — | |
| 18 | Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $73,198 | $25,695 | — | |
| 19 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $69,505 | $25,695 | — | |
| 20 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $65,246 | $25,695 | — | |
| 21 | Psychology, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $63,794 | $25,695 | — | |
| 22 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $71,738 | $25,695 | — | |
| 23 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $64,522 | $25,695 | — | |
| 24 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $70,202 | $25,695 | — | |
| 25 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $73,771 | $25,695 | — |
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