City Rankings
Best Colleges in San Jose, California
Top colleges in San Jose ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $52,817
Top Colleges in San Jose
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose State University #207 national | $78,988 |
| 2 | Evergreen Valley College #641 national | $53,077 |
| 3 | San Jose City College #1042 national | $46,215 |
| 4 | CET-San Jose | $32,986 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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