San Jose State University ranked 179th in the United States, 576th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 177 research topics. San Jose State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 29,540 academic publications and 457,469 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 185 notable alumni.
San Jose State University ranked 173rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 666th in the World with 17,128 publications made and 250,450 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
San Jose State University ranked 175th for Computer Science in the United States and 659th in the World with 13,340 publications made and 261,299 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
San Jose State University ranked 197th for Engineering in the United States and 964th in the World with 13,169 publications made and 222,876 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
San Jose State University ranked 194th for Environmental Science in the United States and 904th in the World with 11,848 publications made and 194,904 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
San Jose State University ranked 212th for Physics in the United States and 1075th in the World with 10,681 publications made and 204,106 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
San Jose State University ranked 258th for Biology in the United States and 1321st in the World with 10,342 publications made and 206,841 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
San Jose State University ranked 251st for Medicine in the United States and 1080th in the World with 8,148 publications made and 155,994 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Science.
San Jose State University ranked 203rd for Psychology in the United States and 630th in the World with 8,098 publications made and 171,357 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
San Jose State University ranked 262nd for Chemistry in the United States and 1529th in the World with 7,375 publications made and 123,666 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
San Jose State University ranked 145th for Business in the United States and 507th in the World with 6,568 publications made and 137,358 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
San Jose State University ranked 193rd for Mathematics in the United States and 743rd in the World with 6,402 publications made and 114,274 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
San Jose State University ranked 181st for Economics in the United States and 591st in the World with 4,186 publications made and 89,692 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
San Jose State University ranked 131st for Art & Design in the United States and 457th in the World with 4,067 publications made and 48,273 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
