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San Jose State University

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#535 / #164
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#871
Most Desirable School
Public university located in San Jose, California, United States

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About San Jose State University

According to Wikipedia, San José State University is a public university in San Jose, California. Established in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University system.

San Jose State University's Online Degrees

San Jose State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
34,00277%68%

How Much Does San Jose State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$5,742$2,157

How Much Do San Jose State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from San Jose State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $63,800 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

San Jose State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
40,87930,48010,399

Where is San Jose State University?

San Jose State University is located at One Washington Square, San Jose CA 95192-0001

How Safe is San Jose State University?

San Jose has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is San Jose State University Known For?

San Jose State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

San Jose State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Criminal Justice
#145
World Rank
#149
Historical Rank
#101
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Communications
#430
World Rank
#458
Historical Rank
#128
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Computer Science
#469
World Rank
#471
Historical Rank
#130
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Education
#564
World Rank
#565
Historical Rank
#149
USA Rank
education Degrees
Engineering
#704
World Rank
#724
Historical Rank
#149
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Sociology
#528
World Rank
#543
Historical Rank
#149
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Business
#457
World Rank
#458
Historical Rank
#151
USA Rank
business Degrees
Political Science
#624
World Rank
#635
Historical Rank
#158
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Nursing
#397
World Rank
#397
Historical Rank
#158
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Literature
#468
World Rank
#522
Historical Rank
#165
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Mathematics
#639
World Rank
#682
Historical Rank
#167
USA Rank
math Degrees
Anthropology
#523
World Rank
#542
Historical Rank
#171
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anthropology Degrees
Social Work
#423
World Rank
#424
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#181
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social-work Degrees
History
#545
World Rank
#557
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#187
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history Degrees
Physics
#829
World Rank
#870
Historical Rank
#196
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Psychology
#505
World Rank
#524
Historical Rank
#210
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Chemistry
#1023
World Rank
#1050
Historical Rank
#215
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Earth Sciences
#929
World Rank
#949
Historical Rank
#216
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Biology
#859
World Rank
#802
Historical Rank
#233
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Philosophy
#782
World Rank
#842
Historical Rank
#240
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Economics
#1284
World Rank
#1293
Historical Rank
#253
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Medical
#965
World Rank
#971
Historical Rank
#270
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Religious Studies
#1310
World Rank
#1331
Historical Rank
#303
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees

Who Are San Jose State University's Most Influential Alumni?

San Jose State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Social Work. Here are some of San Jose State University's most famous alumni:

Béla H. Bánáthy
Béla H. Bánáthy
A Hungarian linguist and systems scientist.
Dian Fossey
Dian Fossey
An American zoologist, gorilla researcher .
Alan E. Kazdin
An American psychologist.
Amy Tan
Amy Tan
An American novelist.
Wayne Thiebaud
An American painter .
Luis Valdez
An American writer and director.
Stevie Nicks
An American singer and songwriter, member of Fleetwood Mac.
Christopher Darden
Christopher Darden
An American lawyer.
Tommie Smith
Tommie Smith
An American track and field athlete.
Michael Whelan
Michael Whelan
An American artist.
Patricia A. McKillip
Patricia A. McKillip
An American fantasy writer.
John Carlos
John Carlos
An American track and field athlete.

Who Are San Jose State University's Most Influential Faculty?

San Jose State University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Social Work. Here are some of San Jose State University's most famous alumni:

Edward Stringham
An American academic.
Hasan M. Elahi
Hasan M. Elahi
An American artist.
John Shrader
John Shrader
A College Professor / Sportscaster.
Jamie Craighead
Jamie Craighead
An American basketball coach.