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. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at San Jose State was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from San Jose State. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from San Jose State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,509 a year. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at San Jose State University.
The economics program at San Jose State awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 74% of these degrees went to men with the other 26% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from San Jose State. About 63% were men and 38% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 214 |
| Political Science & Government | 95 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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