Informatics at San Jose State University
If you are interested in studying Informatics, consider the program at San Jose State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 informatics degrees were awarded at San Jose State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University
Online coursework is an option at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Informatics Rankings at San Jose State University
Use these rankings to compare San Jose State University’s Informatics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 37 |
| Best Value | California | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 66 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Informatics graduates at San Jose State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Informatics graduates at San Jose State University are 55% women (24) and 45% men (20).
Informatics Master’s Program at San Jose State University
Of the 44 master’s informatics graduates at San Jose State University, 55% were women (24) and 45% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Informatics master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 73% of Informatics master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Informatics Graduates
Students who finish Informatics program at San Jose State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Informatics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $61,002 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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