Graduates of the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering celebrate at Spring 2019 commencement. SJSU ranked among the top public engineering programs on U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 college rankings. ( Photo: Josie Lepe, ’03 BFA Photography )
U.S. News and World Report released its 2020 college rankings today, with San Jose State University ranked #6 among the West’s top public universities offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. New this year, the publication added a ranking for social mobility that compares how well universities and colleges do in graduating Pell grant-eligible students. SJSU ranked #3 among public universities in the West, and #5 overall for the region.
SJSU also performed well in a category called “Most Innovative Schools,” ranking #5 among public universities in the West. This ranking is based on nominations by college presidents, provosts and admissions deans of 15 colleges or universities within their Carnegie Classification that they believe are making the “most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities.”
SJSU Ranked among the most diverse public universities in the West. Here students from the College of Humanities and the Arts celebrate Spring 2019 Commencements at the Event Center in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. ( Photo: Josie Lepe, ’03 BFA Photography )
“San Jose State’s high rankings in such a wide variety of categories reflect our diverse and welcoming nature, and our appeal to students from all walks of life,” said Mary A. Papazian, president of San Jose State. “People are learning what we have known all along. San Jose State offers a superb educational experience, talented staff and faculty, and unmatched opportunities that we are in a unique position to provide as Silicon Valley’s only public university.”
The Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering held fast at #3 among best public engineering program for university’s offering master’s and bachelor’s. The college ranked #17 in the nation among all private, public and service academies offering master’s and bachelor’s.
“We are honored by this recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the top engineering programs in the country,” said Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering Dean Sheryl Ehrman, upon learning of the rankings. “Our engineering students and faculty come from different backgrounds, life experiences and often non-traditional paths. Their exchange of ideas and perspectives, coupled with our location in the heart of Silicon Valley, makes this a very special place to study and launch their careers.”
Other notable rankings
- #3 among universities in the public universities in the West for ethnic diversity up from #5 in the 2019 rankings (#11 nationwide)
- #4 among the West’s top public universities for best value up from #7 last year
- #13 best university or college in the nation for veterans, up from #18 last year