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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - California

San Jose State University

San Jose, California

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San Jose State University is a public college located in San Jose, California, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at San Jose State University is $7,176. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $16,680. The college offers Master’s degrees in 75 different degree areas, with 4 Master’s degrees offered online. San Jose State University enrolls 8,845 graduate students, with 51% part-time students, 30% online students, and 24% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.sjsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
4,318 full-time
4,527 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,688
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:2,113
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:49
  • Online students
    30%
  • Male/Female
    37% / 63%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$7,176
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$16,680
  • Application fee:$70
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,110
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,110
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$396
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
2,906 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
57 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:5
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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