Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at San Jose State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at San Jose State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
43
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$319,202
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,695
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$1,301,360 | $112,207 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$1,090,860 | $101,682 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$1,069,780 | $100,628 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$954,300 | $94,854 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$782,620 | $86,270 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Chemical Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$732,700 | $83,774 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$711,700 | $82,724 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$703,680 | $82,323 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Industrial Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$686,780 | $81,478 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$649,280 | $79,603 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$567,440 | $75,511 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$446,040 | $69,441 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$398,800 | $67,079 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$391,820 | $66,730 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$369,600 | $65,619 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$360,720 | $65,175 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$354,440 | $64,861 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Air Transportation.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$350,260 | $64,652 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$339,720 | $64,125 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$328,160 | $63,547 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$317,520 | $63,015 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$289,380 | $61,608 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$234,320 | $58,855 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$139,360 | $54,107 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$125,380 | $53,408 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$119,140 | $53,096 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$112,740 | $52,776 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$107,740 | $52,526 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$103,780 | $52,328 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$98,680 | $52,073 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$90,100 | $51,644 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$79,340 | $51,106 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$62,220 | $50,250 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 34 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$47,120 | $49,495 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 35 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$30,060 | $48,642 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 36 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$6,740 | $46,802 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 37 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$21,840 | $46,047 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 38 |
Psychology, Other.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$62,040 | $44,037 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 39 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$111,760 | $41,551 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 40 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$131,820 | $40,548 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 41 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$134,280 | $40,425 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 42 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$156,140 | $39,332 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 43 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$196,620 | $37,308 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.