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Economics at San Jose State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA.

Online Class Availability at San Jose State University

Online coursework is an option at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at San Jose State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose State University’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #23 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #27 of 129
Best Value California #83 of 110
Best Value Far Western (Region) #85 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #126 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #145 of 466

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #23 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #27 of 129
Best Value California #83 of 110
Best Value Far Western (Region) #85 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #126 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #145 of 466

Earnings for Economics Graduates from San Jose State University

Those who finish San Jose State University’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,509
2 years $38,289
4 years $67,079

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from San Jose State University earn a median of $67,079, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at San Jose State University

More Specific Economics Concentrations at San Jose State University

This Economics program at San Jose State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 37
Quantitative Economics 57

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Those who complete Economics program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726

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