San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · Public · 27,601 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$83K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$22K
Graduation rate
68%
Acceptance rate
85%
Median debt
$12K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $29K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $68K |
| Undergraduate composition | 12% White · 4% Black · 32% Hispanic · 39% Asian |
| Official website | www.sjsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $89K | $15K |
| Computer Engineering. | $81K | $10K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $75K | — |
| Civil Engineering. | $71K | $14K |
| Computer Science. | $69K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66K | $14K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $65K | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | $60K | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $59K | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $57K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $57K | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $55K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | $8K | 68% | $11K | $69K |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8K | 70% | $12K | $70K |
| San Diego State University | $9K | 78% | $12K | $73K |
| University of California-San Diego | $17K | 86% | $11K | $96K |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $16K | 93% | $12K | $89K |
| University of California-Berkeley | $17K | 94% | $11K | $100K |
| California State University-Northridge | $8K | 57% | $12K | $64K |
| University of California-Davis | $17K | 86% | $11K | $87K |
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