by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at San Jose State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, San Jose State University highly for social sciences, coming in at #56 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 56 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 11 of 171 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Jose State University awarded 41 master’s degrees in social sciences.
San Jose State University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at San Jose State University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 37% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Jose State University handed out 14 professional certificate degrees in social sciences.
San Jose State University has not been ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 43% of social sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at San Jose State University are Asian. Approximately 57% 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 professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at San Jose State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 394 |