The student-faculty ratio at San Jose State University is 26:1, and the school has 24.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at San Jose State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Visual and Performing Arts; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
26:1
Total faculty
720 full time
1,138 part time
Minority
45% full time
44% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
81%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
7%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4966.1%
Classes with fewer than 20 students24.1%
50 or more9.8%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
86%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
85%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
66%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
62%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
65%
6-year graduation rate of international students
52%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
-
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
-
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
13
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.4%
Employed in temporary/contract work
0.9%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0%
Graduates reporting salaries
13%
Graduates reporting bonuses
1%
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.2%
Employed in temporary/contract work
0.9%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0%
Graduates reporting salaries
4%
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.2%
Enlisted in the military
0.2%
Enrolled in continuing education
1.9%
Attended a graduate education program
0.2%
Attended a graduate engineering program
0.1%
Attended medical school
0%
Attended a graduate nursing program
0.1%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
California State University--East Bay
Samuel Merritt College
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
University of San Francisco
Seeking continuing education
-
Not seeking employment
0.3%
No information provided by graduate
48.3%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Amy Tan, award-wining novelist, Gordon Moore, founder of Intel Corporation and creator of "Moore's Law", Tommie Smith, Olympic gold medalist and professional football player
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
start of third year
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 26%
Engineering 13%
Visual and Performing Arts 8%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 7%
Psychology 7%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.$64,900
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$64,600
Biology$53,800
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems (MIS)$70,200
Finance$63,900
Accounting$61,600
Marketing$61,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,400
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$54,900
Public Relations & Advertising$53,200
Communication and Media Studies$51,900
Engineering
Computer Engineering (CE)$85,900
Chemical Engineering$79,400
Electrical Engineering (EE)$78,600
Biomedical Engineering$75,900
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering$73,600
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$53,900
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health Professions and Related Programs
Nursing$81,300
Health and Medical Administrative Services$56,000
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and General Studies$46,800
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Behavioral Science$48,400
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$47,000
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$65,800
Geological and Earth Sciences$53,000
Psychology
Psychology$50,400
Child Development and Psychology$41,800
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Economics$59,100
Political Science and Government$51,500
Anthropology$49,100
Sociology$45,500
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$56,400
Fine and Studio Arts$51,300
Film, Video and Photographic Arts$40,700
Majors Offered at This School
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Education
Art Teacher Education
Education, Other
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Industrial Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Dietetics/Dietitian
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Gerontology
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Analytical Chemistry
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
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Transportation and Materials Moving
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Dance, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
Comparative Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Commercial and Advertising Art
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
History
European History
History, General
History, Other
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Science Technologies/Technicians
Chemical Technology/Technician
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
International and Comparative Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Doctorate - professional practice
Student participation in special study options
Independent study
Weekend college
Internships
Cooperative (work-study plan) program
Distance learning
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Other
Cooperative education programs
Engineering
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural
Subject areas offering education certification
12
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
0%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Denmark
Estonia
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
No
