by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at San Jose State will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at San Jose State this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 27,327 undergraduate students at San Jose State University is 1,921 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 26 to 1 which places San Jose State University among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at San Jose State University , there are 26 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A significant percentage of the instructors (42.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at San Jose State University compares to the national average
San Jose State University offers 90 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 76 majors within 25 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, San Jose State University awarded 6,799 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 1,548 | 1,548 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 428 | 428 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 0 | 280 | 280 |
| Computer Engineering | 0 | 276 | 276 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 0 | 273 | 273 |
Find out what San Jose State University's top fields of study and majors are