by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at San Jose State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:
With 18 students per faculty member, San Jose State University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. At San Jose State University, 44% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.
Students at San Jose State University can choose from 89 majors with reported graduates spanning 27 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at San Jose State University are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
The most popular majors at San Jose State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,730 |
| Library Science and Administration | 778 |
| Computer Engineering | 635 |
| Psychology, General | 455 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 374 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at San Jose State University, a few more questions are worth asking:
Each page below covers one part of academic life at San Jose State University in more detail: