by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at San Jose State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at San Jose State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 394 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
This social sciences field at San Jose State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 194 |
| Economics | 94 |
| Political Science and Government | 76 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Criminology | 20 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 13 |
| Social Sciences, General | 11 |
| Geography and Cartography | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Jose State University handed out 394 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
San Jose State University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University report a median salary of $61,318 a year. This is below $83,861, the median for all majors at San Jose State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,326 | $2,326 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at San Jose State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 183 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 40 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at San Jose State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 41 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |