Education at San Jose State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what San Jose State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University
Distance learning is available at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at San Jose State University
Rankings can help you compare San Jose State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #16 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #58 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #501 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #16 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #58 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #501 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from San Jose State University
Graduates of San Jose State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,899 |
| 2 years | $56,995 |
| 3 years | $63,493 |
| 4 years | $74,262 |
| 5 years | $89,287 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from San Jose State University earn a median of $74,262, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at San Jose State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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