San Jose State University: Faculty & Salaries

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Average
Faculty Salary
$138,000
Fair
Quality of education at any specific college strongly depends on people who teach there.

In this report for San Jose State University we provide you with information about faculty structure, salaries, and class sizes, as well as comparisons to competing and nearby colleges.

Faculty Compensation and Workload

Full-time
Faculty
893
As a rule, properly compensated instructors are better motivated and have more opportunities to concentrate on teaching; therefore, we consider faculty compensation to be an important factor for evaluating education quality.

Monthly faculty salaries at San Jose State University vary approximately from $8,000 to $20,000. The average full-time faculty salary at this college is approximately $138,000 a year, it is 10% lower than California average faculty compensation.

Women faculty members at this college are paid $11,206 a month on average; that is about the same as average men faculty salaries - $11,744 a month.

Faculty Rank
School Average
CA Average
Difference

Professor
$168,960
$220,913
-24%

Associate professor
$146,460
$152,288
-4%

Assistant professor
$127,440
$130,634
-2%

Lecturer
$99,336
$113,806
-13%

Unranked Teacher
$228,432
$102,335
+123%

Annual Faculty Wages
Students to Faculty Ratios

San Jose State University Faculty Compensation and Workload Chart
Students to
Faculty Ratio
22 : 1
Medium
San Jose State University has a reasonable, 22:1 students-to-faculty ratio.

Low ratios typically imply smaller class size, more attention to students, better quality of education, and higher satisfaction both for students and instructors. High ratios are usually a sign of the opposite.

Use the charts above to compare faculty compensation and workload at San Jose State University versus nearby colleges.

Faculty Ranking and Demographics

The full-time faculty at San Jose State University includes 264 professors, 174 associate professors, 259 assistant professors, 194 lecturers, and 2 unranked teachers - 425 men and 468 women:
San Jose State University Faculty Demographics Chart

Please note that faculty rank (e.g. associate professor, lecturer, instructor) is usually assigned by the college itself.

Alternatives to San Jose State University

University of California BerkeleyUniversity of California BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
University of California Berkeley Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $42k. On-campus housing. Approximately 45,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong engineering, computer science, and biology programs. SAT 1420, ACT 33 to enroll.

California State University SacramentoCalifornia State University SacramentoSacramento, CA
California State University Sacramento Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 31,900 students. Dangerous campus. Focus on business, management, and education programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 20 to enroll.

San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $18k. Above average on-campus housing. Approximately 25,300 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in management, business, and education programs. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of California DavisUniversity of California DavisDavis, CA
University of California Davis Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent retention rate. Tuition: $42k. On-campus housing option. More than 39,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on biology, psychology, and engineering programs. SAT 1270, ACT 29 to enroll.

California State University East BayCalifornia State University East BayHayward, CA
California State University East Bay Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. Above average on-campus housing option. Roughly 13,700 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for management, business, and psychology programs. ACT 19 to enroll.

University of California Santa CruzUniversity of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
University of California Santa Cruz Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $42k. On-campus housing option. More than 19,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong computer science, biology, and psychology programs. SAT 1230, ACT 29 to enroll.

Stanford UniversityStanford UniversityStanford, CA
Stanford University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $58k. Above average on-campus housing option. About 18,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for engineering, computer science, and management programs. SAT 1530, ACT 34 to enroll.

California State University StanislausCalifornia State University StanislausTurlock, CA
California State University Stanislaus Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 10,200 students. Unsafe campus. Known for psychology, management, and business programs. ACT 19 to enroll.

Sonoma State UniversitySonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA
Sonoma State University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $18k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Approximately 6,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on business, management, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 20 to enroll.

California State University Monterey BayCalifornia State University Monterey BaySeaside, CA
California State University Monterey Bay Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $18k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Roughly 7,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on business, management, and general studies programs. ACT 20 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



CET San JoseCET San JoseSan Jose, CA
CET San Jose Rating
Excellent student retention rate. About 200 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for electrical and electronics and HVAC programs.

San Jose City CollegeSan Jose City CollegeSan Jose, CA
San Jose City College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Roughly 7,600 students. Generally safe campus. Concentration on general studies, biology, and business programs.

Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA
Santa Clara University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent retention rate. Tuition: $57k. On-campus housing. More than 9,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for management, engineering, and computer science programs. ACT 31 to enroll.

Paul Mitchell the School San JosePaul Mitchell the School San JoseSan Jose, CA
Paul Mitchell the School San Jose Rating
More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Institute for Business and TechnologyInstitute for Business and TechnologySanta Clara, CA
Institute for Business and Technology Rating
Associate's degrees. Great retention rate. About 700 students. Relatively safe campus.

University of Silicon ValleyUniversity of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA
University of Silicon Valley Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $21k. Premium on-campus housing. Over 400 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong computer science and graphic design and animation programs.

The Salon Professional Academy San JoseThe Salon Professional Academy San JoseSan Jose, CA
The Salon Professional Academy San Jose Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. About 300 students. Safe campus.

Mission CollegeMission CollegeSanta Clara, CA
Mission College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. More than 5,800 students. Unsafe campus. Popular general studies, biology, and management programs. ROTC programs.

Evergreen Valley CollegeEvergreen Valley CollegeSan Jose, CA
Evergreen Valley College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. About 8,000 students. Generally safe campus. Specializes in general studies, business, and management programs.

University of East West MedicineUniversity of East West MedicineSunnyvale, CA
University of East West Medicine Rating
Master's degrees. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

California University Silicon ValleyCalifornia University Silicon ValleySunnyvale, CA
California University Silicon Valley Rating
Master's degrees. Roughly 100 students.

University of Silicon AndhraUniversity of Silicon AndhraMilpitas, CA
University of Silicon Andhra Rating
Master's degrees. Approximately 300 students. Best known for offering music program.

Carrington College San JoseCarrington College San JoseSan Jose, CA
Carrington College San Jose Rating
Associate's degrees. More than 700 students. Safe campus. Best known for medical assistant, dental, and medical programs.

West Valley CollegeWest Valley CollegeSaratoga, CA
West Valley College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Around 6,600 students. Safe campus. Best known for general studies, business, and management programs.

De Anza CollegeDe Anza CollegeCupertino, CA
De Anza College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $11k. About 16,400 students. Safe campus. Places a focus on general studies, business, and management programs.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in California

Accounting and Finance
Our directory contains 175 accounting and finance schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Claremont, Oakland, Irvine, Riverside, and 113 other cities. Approximately 6,900 accounting and finance diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in CA is approximately $26,800.

Aerospace and Aeronautical
We list 20 aerospace and aeronautical schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Irvine, Rocklin, Angwin, Pasadena, Spring Valley, Long Beach, and 15 other cities. Around 1,500 aerospace and aeronautical diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for aerospace and aeronautical programs in CA is roughly $34,400.

Art
Our listing contains 192 art schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Claremont, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, and 130 other cities. About 7,300 art diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for art programs in CA is roughly $22,400.

Biology
Our directory contains 200 biology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, and 133 other cities. Approximately 45,100 biology degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for biology programs in CA: $22,400.

Broadcasting
Learn about 113 broadcasting schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Clarita, Stockton, Berkeley, and 83 more cities. Approximately 3,300 broadcasting degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for broadcasting programs in CA - $16,900.

Business
Read about 241 business schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, Riverside, Fresno, San Francisco, and 143 other cities. About 64,000 business diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for business programs in CA is around $20,500.

Chemistry
Get the details about 142 chemistry schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Riverside, Fresno, Irvine, and 93 more cities. Around 6,400 chemistry diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in CA is roughly $33,900.

Communication and Journalism
We list 193 communication and journalism schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Irvine, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, and 127 more cities. Approximately 16,600 communication and journalism degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in CA - $23,500.

Computer Science
Get the details about 238 computer science schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Claremont, Irvine, Riverside, and 138 other cities. Approximately 27,100 computer science diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for computer science programs in CA - $31,200.

Criminal Justice
Our directory contains 168 criminal justice schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Fresno, Sacramento, San Jose, Riverside, Stockton, and 117 more cities. Around 15,600 criminal justice diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in CA is around $15,100.

Dance and Ballet
Get the details about 125 dance and ballet schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Barbara, San Jose, and 96 more cities. Approximately 1,500 dance and ballet diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for dance and ballet programs in CA is approximately $22,500.

Economics
Read about 150 economics schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, and 97 more cities. Around 11,800 economics diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in CA is roughly $31,900.

Education
Get the details about 168 education schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Stockton, Fresno, Irvine, and 107 other cities. Around 25,400 education diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for education programs in CA is roughly $26,000.

Engineering
Read about 159 engineering schools and colleges in San Diego, Claremont, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and 108 other cities. About 25,300 engineering diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for engineering programs in CA is around $33,600.

English and Literature
Our listing contains 200 English and literature schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Irvine, and 129 other cities. About 9,100 English and literature diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in CA - $27,000.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Read about 143 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Oakland, and 99 other cities. Approximately 3,500 ethnic and cultural studies diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in CA is around $30,200.

Fashion
Read about 49 fashion schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Long Beach, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, and 36 other cities. Around 1,700 fashion degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for fashion programs in CA is approximately $22,000.

Flight and Aviation
Get the details about 30 flight and aviation schools and colleges in Riverside, Fairfield, Rancho Cucamonga, San Jose, Costa Mesa, Lancaster, San Bernardino, and 26 more cities. Around 1,400 flight and aviation diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for flight and aviation programs in CA is approximately $10,800.

Foreign Languages
We reviewed 164 foreign languages schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, Irvine, and 110 other cities. Around 4,200 foreign languages diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in CA is about $22,200.

General Studies
Get the details about 215 general studies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Irvine, and 136 other cities. About 141,500 general studies degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for general studies programs in CA is about $10,300.

Geography
Our directory contains 104 geography schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Fresno, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, San Francisco, and 81 other cities. Around 1,100 geography diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for geography programs in CA - $25,900.

Geology
We reviewed 107 geology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Claremont, San Francisco, Santa Clarita, Bakersfield, and 77 more cities. Approximately 900 geology degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for geology programs in CA is approximately $33,200.

Graphic Design and Animation
Learn about 138 graphic design and animation schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, San Jose, and 97 other cities. Around 3,700 graphic design and animation diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for graphic design and animation programs in CA is around $26,500.

History
Our listing contains 182 history schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, San Francisco, and 122 more cities. Around 5,400 history diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for history programs in CA: $23,100.

Industrial Technologies
Get the details about 128 industrial technologies schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Long Beach, Fresno, Fremont, and 99 more cities. About 3,500 industrial technologies diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in CA: $12,600.

Interior Design
Our directory contains 50 interior design schools and colleges in San Francisco, San Diego, Long Beach, Sacramento, Fremont, Oakland, Santa Rosa, and 41 other cities. Approximately 700 interior design diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for interior design programs in CA is around $16,500.

Library and Museum
Learn about 23 library and museum schools and colleges in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Pasadena, and 14 more cities. Approximately 1,100 library and museum degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for library and museum programs in CA is roughly $21,100.

Management
We list 261 management schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Barbara, and 148 other cities. Approximately 73,100 management diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for management programs in CA is around $22,600.

Marketing and Advertising
Our directory contains 116 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, Sacramento, Irvine, San Jose, and 80 other cities. About 2,700 marketing and advertising degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in CA - $32,100.

Mathematics
We list 183 mathematics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, San Francisco, and 123 other cities. Around 11,600 mathematics diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in CA is about $30,100.

Medical
We list 283 medical schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Sacramento, Irvine, Claremont, Anaheim, and 141 more cities. About 34,300 medical degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for medical programs in CA is approximately $25,000.

Medical Assistant
Get the details about 232 medical assistant schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Riverside, Fresno, San Francisco, San Jose, and 134 other cities. Around 21,200 medical assistant diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for medical assistant programs in CA is roughly $13,600.

Meteorology
Read about 6 meteorology schools and colleges in San Jose, La Jolla, Monterey, Davis, Los Angeles, and Berkeley. About 100 meteorology degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for meteorology programs in CA is around $37,400.

Music
Our listing contains 167 music schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Irvine, and 112 more cities. About 3,900 music diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for music programs in CA is roughly $31,500.

Natural Resources and Environment
Get the details about 132 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, and 88 more cities. Around 5,800 natural resources and environment degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in CA is roughly $33,700.

Nursing
Read about 225 nursing schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, Lancaster, San Francisco, and 137 other cities. Around 33,000 nursing degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for nursing programs in CA is around $20,400.

Occupational Therapy
We reviewed 184 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Marcos, Fresno, Irvine, and 124 other cities. Approximately 12,500 occupational therapy degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in CA: $19,400.

Philosophy
Get the details about 146 philosophy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Berkeley, and 98 other cities. Around 2,100 philosophy degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in CA is roughly $33,800.

Physics
Get the details about 154 physics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and 106 more cities. Approximately 4,100 physics diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for physics programs in CA is about $28,500.

Political Science
We list 186 political science schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, and 122 more cities. About 10,900 political science diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for political science programs in CA is approximately $33,200.

Psychology
Get the details about 225 psychology schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Pasadena, and 144 other cities. Around 49,100 psychology diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for psychology programs in CA is approximately $23,400.

Recreation and Leisure
Our listing contains 31 recreation and leisure schools and colleges in Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, Fresno, Long Beach, Santa Rosa, Chico, and 24 other cities. Approximately 700 recreation and leisure diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for recreation and leisure programs in CA - $16,900.

Resort and Hospitality
Learn about 48 resort and hospitality schools and colleges in San Francisco, San Diego, Long Beach, Glendale, Monterey, Palm Desert, Seaside, and 40 more cities. Approximately 1,000 resort and hospitality diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for resort and hospitality programs in CA - $17,100.

Social Work
Read about 166 social work schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Fresno, Claremont, Sacramento, Riverside, and 109 more cities. Approximately 17,200 social work diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for social work programs in CA: $18,700.

Sociology and Anthropology
Get the details about 185 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, and 124 more cities. About 19,100 sociology and anthropology diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in CA: $23,500.

Theater and Drama
Read about 179 theater and drama schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, San Francisco, and 122 more cities. About 4,100 theater and drama diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in CA is approximately $28,300.

Theology and Religion
Our listing contains 91 theology and religion schools and colleges in Claremont, Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fullerton, Riverside, San Francisco, and 54 other cities. Approximately 2,300 theology and religion diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for theology and religion programs in CA is about $27,800.

Urban Development
Our directory contains 24 urban development schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, La Jolla, Davis, Oceanside, Long Beach, and 15 more cities. Around 1,100 urban development diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for urban development programs in CA is around $40,500.

Work and Family Studies
We list 165 work and family studies schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, Oakland, and 116 other cities. Approximately 10,800 work and family studies diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in CA is around $14,900.