by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how San Jose State University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Jose State University conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University report a median salary of $67,079 a year. This is lower than $83,861, the median for all majors at San Jose State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,326 | $2,326 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 70% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at San Jose State University were Asian. Approximately 41% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 88% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at San Jose State University are Hispanic or Latino. About 25% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at San Jose State University.
The economics program at San Jose State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 57 |
San Jose State University awarded 57 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).