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Computer science at San Jose State University

San Jose State University graduates about 251 computer science majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 406th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 45 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 62 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 78% of the schools we've counted.

45/100Solid#406 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year2513% of the class
Courses in the catalog62more than 78% of schools
Admit rate80%whole school
SAT middle 50%1010–1270whole school

Around San Jose State University

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: University Technology Services, Science Building, Interdisciplinary Science Building, Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 90 · Library 6 · Dining 3 · Athletics 3 · Dorm 2 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Saint Michael's College 46
  2. Ohio Wesleyan University 46
  3. Texas State University 45
  4. California State University, Long Beach 45
  5. Central Connecticut State University 45
  6. University of South Alabama 45
  7. SUNY Oswego 45
  8. Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi 45

Other strong majors at San Jose State University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares San Jose State University with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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