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Economics at San Jose State University

San Jose State University graduates about 99 economics majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 363rd of 683 schools we score for economics, a solid program at 46 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 37 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 66% of the schools we've counted.

46/100Solid#363 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year991% of the class
Courses in the catalog37more than 66% of schools
Research in the field$341Ka year, NSF
Admit rate80%whole school
SAT middle 50%1010–1270whole school

Around San Jose State University

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Where economics happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Business Tower, Boccardo Business Center.

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 economics ranking

  1. Meredith College 47
  2. Georgia Southern University 46
  3. University of Tampa 46
  4. SUNY Cortland 46
  5. Towson University 46
  6. College of Charleston 46
  7. Georgia College & State University 46
  8. St. Mary's University 46

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 economics. 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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