San Jose State University
About San Jose State University
San Jose State University is a public university in San Jose, California, and part of the California State University system. Its Department of Aviation and Technology offers a BS in Aviation with specializations in Professional Flight, Flight/Airline Operations, Airport Management, and Maintenance Management, plus graduate study. Aerospace engineering is offered separately through the Davidson College of Engineering.
San José State University is a public research university in San Jose, California, United States. Established in 1857 as the state's first normal school, it is the oldest public university in the western United States and is the founding campus of the California State University system.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 67%
- Graduation rate
- $78,988
- Median earnings
- 87%
- Retention rate
- 85%
- Acceptance rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Aerospace Engineering
Designs and analyzes aircraft and spacecraft — aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, avionics, and systems.
- Aviation Business Administration
A business degree focused on the aviation industry — airline operations, finance, marketing, and management.
- Aviation Management
Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.
- Maintenance Management
Combines A&P knowledge with leadership to manage aircraft maintenance operations, teams, and compliance.
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
Program links open the school's aviation-program page.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Business & Marketing26%
- Engineering13%
- Psychology8%
- Visual & Performing Arts8%
- Social Sciences5%
- Health Professions5%
- Communication5%
- Homeland Security & Law4%
Accreditation
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Official links
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