by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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San Jose State is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 201 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from San Jose State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,596 a year. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at San Jose State University.
The design program at San Jose State awarded 201 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 216 |
| Music | 52 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
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