25 Public Colleges Whose Graduates Make The Most Money!

4) San Jose State University

The median early career salary of students who graduate from San Jose State University is $58,500. For graduates who are mid-career, the median salary is $108,700. This university is part of the California State University system, and it’s located in San Jose. The university has been around since 1857, making it the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast. Through their eight colleges, they offer 145 majors, and they also have an additional 108 certificate programs. If you’re thinking of applying this year, SJSU has a 53% acceptance rate as of Fall 2016. The average SAT score for admitted students is 1120, and the average ACT score is 23. The cost of tuition for in-state students is $9,397, and the cost for out-of-state students is $16,379.

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