Social Sciences at San Jose State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, 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 is located in San Jose, CA.
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Online Class Availability at San Jose State University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Social Sciences Rankings at San Jose State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose State University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #106 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #117 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from San Jose State University
Students who complete San Jose State University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,621 |
| 2 years | $35,493 |
| 3 years | $47,912 |
| 4 years | $61,318 |
| 5 years | $72,767 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from San Jose State University report median earnings of $61,318, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at San Jose State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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