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Post-Graduation Earnings: Starting Salary by Major at San Jose State University

Your choice of major has a direct impact on your earning potential immediately after college. This page provides a look at the median starting salaries for recent bachelor's degree graduates from San Jose State University.

Average Starting Salaries (Recent Graduates)

Major Field Median Starting Salary
Business Administration, Management & Operations. $48,432
Psychology. $33,604
Communication & Media Studies. $41,286
Sports, Kinesiology, & Physical Education/Fitness. $33,281
Computer Engineering. $78,074
Computer Science. $74,953
Design & Applied Arts. $52,524
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing. $92,277
Public Health. $Data missing
Fine & Studio Arts. $30,336
*Salary data reflects median earnings two years post-graduation.