Public College
San Jose
State University
Public College in San Jose, CA. Six-year graduation rate 69%. Median 10-year earnings $78,988.
Verdict High-return
San Jose State University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$78,988
Median debt at grad
$15,000
Mobility score
5.4
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
69.2%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $78,988 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 69%. Strong mobility — 5.4% bottom-to-top movement.
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.19 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
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How we evaluate San Jose State University
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Post-grad earnings
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