Why Graduate Education at SJSU?

Sana Husain ('22 M.S., Economics)

SJSU Value: Champions for Student Success

“After graduation, I was amazed that I received my first job offer within a week. I ended up pursuing my passion for teaching economics. I taught economics for a year in an online program affiliated with a renowned UK university. Currently, I am exploring opportunities in the field of data analytics, inspired by my discovery and interest in econometrics during my graduate studies at SJSU.”

Khoi-Nguyen Nguyen ('23 M.S., Materials Engineering)

SJSU Value: Visionary and Community-minded

“San Jose State University is ranked #1 “Most Transformative College” in the nation by Money Magazine for a reason. Even as a full-time engineer, I was able to attend classes in the evening. Through our professors’ incredible connections, we were enabled to perform cutting edge research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with their Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).”

Swethasree Pendyala ('24, Human Factors and Ergonomics)

SJSU Value: Inclusive & Equity-Minded

“As an international student from India, my journey at SJSU has been incredible. From the moment I arrived, the campus felt like home, with its vibrant diversity and welcoming environment. What I love most is how SJSU celebrates diversity—through cultural events and student organizations, I’ve connected with people from all over the world. Being here in California, surrounded by this amazing community, has helped me grow personally and professionally. SJSU has given me not just an education, but a true sense of belonging."