by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, 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 #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Economics Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,866 | $19,866 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,514 | $3,514 |
Learn more about San Jose State tuition and fees.
Of the 134 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from San Jose State in 2022, 77% were men and 23% were 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 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 19 |
San Jose State does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the San Jose State Online Learning page.
Of the 7 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from San Jose State, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 57% of grads 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at San Jose State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 221 |
| Political Science & Government | 98 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.