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.