San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · Public
Popular programs at San Jose State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1,710 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 582 | |
| 3 | Communication and Media Studies. | 309 | |
| 4 | Computer Science. | 288 | |
| 5 | Public Health. | 249 | |
| 6 | Computer Engineering. | 248 | |
| 7 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 248 | |
| 8 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 237 | |
| 9 | Design and Applied Arts. | 229 | |
| 10 | Sociology. | 217 | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 211 | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 197 | |
| 13 | Biology, General. | 182 | |
| 14 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 167 | |
| 15 | Mechanical Engineering. | 166 | |
| 16 | Economics. | 134 | |
| 17 | Civil Engineering. | 101 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 101 | |
| 19 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 99 | |
| 20 | Political Science and Government. | 98 |
Showing top 20 of 65 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at San Jose State University?
San Jose State University has an acceptance rate of 85% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for San Jose State University?
SAT score data for San Jose State University is not currently published.
How much does San Jose State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at San Jose State University is approximately $13,760 per year.
What is the graduation rate at San Jose State University?
4-year graduation rate data for San Jose State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.