by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how San Jose State University stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, San Jose State University awarded 394 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
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 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at San Jose State University.
This social sciences program at San Jose State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 194 |
| Economics | 94 |
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Criminology | 20 |
| Urban Studies | 13 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |