San Jose State University ranked 168th in the United States, 537th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 178 research topics. San Jose State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,247 academic publications and 481,171 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 189 notable alumni.
San Jose State University ranked 173rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 681st in the World with 17,481 publications made and 262,084 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
San Jose State University ranked 176th for Computer Science in the United States and 673rd in the World with 13,632 publications made and 274,442 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 982nd in the World with 13,477 publications made and 233,009 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 924th in the World with 12,098 publications made and 203,977 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
San Jose State University ranked 211th for Physics in the United States and 1092nd in the World with 10,933 publications made and 214,508 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
San Jose State University ranked 259th for Biology in the United States and 1343rd in the World with 10,564 publications made and 219,535 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
San Jose State University ranked 252nd for Medicine in the United States and 1101st in the World with 8,338 publications made and 165,590 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 650th in the World with 8,301 publications made and 181,288 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
San Jose State University ranked 264th for Chemistry in the United States and 1560th in the World with 7,529 publications made and 130,469 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
San Jose State University ranked 146th for Business in the United States and 519th in the World with 6,675 publications made and 144,843 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
San Jose State University ranked 194th for Mathematics in the United States and 753rd in the World with 6,496 publications made and 120,501 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 603rd in the World with 4,267 publications made and 95,442 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
San Jose State University ranked 133rd for Art & Design in the United States and 467th in the World with 4,125 publications made and 50,678 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.
