The most popular undergraduate major at San Jose State University is Business Administration and Management followed by Psychology and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. A list of all 74 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for San Jose State University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer Science | 68 |
Education |
Graduates |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 173 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Engineering | 1 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 19 |
Chemical Engineering | 12 |
Civil Engineering | 71 |
Computer Engineering | 34 |
Computer Software Engineering | 16 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 72 |
Materials Engineering | 3 |
Mechanical Engineering | 106 |
Industrial Engineering | 9 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Industrial Technology/Technician | 13 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Linguistics | 6 |
Japanese Language and Literature | 7 |
German Language and Literature | 1 |
French Language and Literature | 4 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 41 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 84 |
Rhetoric and Composition | 126 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 65 |
Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 9 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 89 |
Microbiology | 36 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 16 |
Applied Mathematics | 10 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
Environmental Science | 34 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Behavioral Sciences | 59 |
Natural Sciences | 4 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 29 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 121 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 9 |
Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 2 |
Chemistry | 28 |
Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 2 |
Physics | 11 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 327 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 226 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Work | 86 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Social Sciences | 26 |
Anthropology | 33 |
Economics | 52 |
Geography | 10 |
International Relations and Affairs | 9 |
Political Science and Government | 66 |
Sociology | 152 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 23 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
African-American/Black Studies | 6 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Visual and Performing Arts | 20 |
Dance | 14 |
Industrial and Product Design | 18 |
Interior Design | 35 |
Graphic Design | 18 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 11 |
Art/Art Studies | 167 |
Fine/Studio Arts | 71 |
Music | 9 |
Music Performance | 23 |
Health Professions | 120 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Communication Sciences and Disorders | 25 |
Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 32 |
Dietetics/Dietitian | 44 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 163 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business Administration and Management | 1,460 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 |
Hospitality Administration/Management | 80 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 59 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Journalism | 58 |
Radio and Television | 69 |
Public Relations/Image Management | 61 |
Advertising | 83 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122755 IPEDS survey data for San Jose State University.