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Political Science & Government at San Jose State University

Political Science & Government at San Jose State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 political science & government graduations were recorded at San Jose State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University

Distance learning is available at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at San Jose State University

Rankings can help you compare San Jose State University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #10 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #10 of 135
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 677
Best Value California #77 of 111
Best Value Far Western (Region) #79 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #115 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from San Jose State University

Those who finish San Jose State University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,650
2 years $26,739
3 years $46,047
4 years $52,538
5 years $70,202

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from San Jose State University earn a median of $52,538, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at San Jose State University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at San Jose State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at San Jose State University are 55% women (42) and 45% men (34).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University

Of the 76 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at San Jose State University, 55% were women (42) and 45% were men (34).

San Jose State University gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 37
Black / African American 4
Asian 12
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at San Jose State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at San Jose State University

This Political Science & Government program at San Jose State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 76

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Economists $73,611

References

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