by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how San Jose State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, San Jose State came in at #47. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 482 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 428 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in psychology from San Jose State. This makes it the #38 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from San Jose State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,851 a year. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at San Jose State University.
The psychology program at San Jose State awarded 482 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 195 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 49 |
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from San Jose State in 2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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