Public Health at San Jose State University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Jose State University sits in San Jose, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 202 public health degrees were granted at San Jose State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University
Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at San Jose State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose State University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 60 |
| Best Value | California | #19 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #84 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from San Jose State University
Students who complete San Jose State University’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,700 |
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $67,464 |
| 4 years | $74,606 |
| 5 years | $76,170 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Health graduates from San Jose State University take home a median $74,606, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Health graduates at San Jose State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at San Jose State University are 88% women (177) and 12% men (25).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University
Of the 171 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 88% were women (150) and 12% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 55 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 78 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 88% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at San Jose State University
Among the 31 master’s public health degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 87% were women (27) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at San Jose State University
The Public Health program at San Jose State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 202 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at San Jose State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
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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