Registered Nursing at San Jose State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 173 registered nursing degrees were granted at San Jose State University.
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Online Class Availability at San Jose State University
Many students take online classes 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at San Jose State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #76 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #132 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #706 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #76 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #132 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #706 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at San Jose State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at San Jose State University are 75% women (129) and 25% men (44).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University
Among the 157 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at San Jose State University, 74% were women (116) and 26% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 94 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at San Jose State University
Of the 16 master’s registered nursing graduates at San Jose State University, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.