Engineering at San Jose State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University
Online coursework is an option at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at San Jose State University
Use these rankings to compare San Jose State University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 681 |
| Best Value | California | #51 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #64 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from San Jose State University
Those who finish San Jose State University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $85,620 |
| 2 years | $82,174 |
| 3 years | $102,240 |
| 4 years | $114,443 |
| 5 years | $116,168 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from San Jose State University take home a median $114,443, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at San Jose State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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