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Public & Social Service at San Jose State University

Public & Social Service at San Jose State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Jose State University sits in San Jose, CA.

Online Class Availability at San Jose State University

Many students take online classes 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.

Public & Social Service Rankings at San Jose State University

Rankings can help you compare San Jose State University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #9 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #12 of 104
Best Value California #39 of 67
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #43 of 865
Best Value Far Western (Region) #56 of 101
Best Value Nationwide #227 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from San Jose State University

Graduates of San Jose State University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $54,162
2 years $55,304
3 years $65,546
4 years $74,578
5 years $90,553

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from San Jose State University earn a median of $74,578, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at San Jose State University

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Students who finish Public & Social Service program at San Jose State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Legislators $167,600
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Chief Executives $138,534
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321

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