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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.

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

IPEDS
US Department of Education
College Scorecard
Post-grad earnings
Census PSEO
Earnings by major
Opportunity Insights
Mobility by institution
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