San Jose State Ranked 2nd Best for Landing Tech Jobs

New study highlights university's pipeline to Silicon Valley

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:53am

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A new study from CodeSignal has ranked San Jose State University as the second-best school in the nation for students looking to land a job in the tech industry, trailing only MIT.

Why it matters

As one of the top feeder schools for Silicon Valley, San Jose State's strong performance in this study underscores its reputation as a pipeline for tech talent. This ranking could further boost the university's profile and attract more students interested in careers at major tech firms.

The details

The CodeSignal 2026 Skills-Based University Rankings evaluated schools based on factors like graduate employment rates, average salaries, and the ability of graduates to pass technical interviews. San Jose State's high ranking reflects its close proximity to the tech hub of Silicon Valley and strong computer science and engineering programs.

  • The CodeSignal study was released on April 14, 2026.

The players

San Jose State University

A public research university located in San Jose, California, known for its strong computer science and engineering programs that feed talent to Silicon Valley.

CodeSignal

A company that provides technical assessment and interview preparation tools for the tech industry, and publishes an annual ranking of the best universities for landing tech jobs.

MIT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which was ranked as the top university in the CodeSignal study for producing job-ready tech talent.

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The takeaway

This ranking solidifies San Jose State's reputation as a premier destination for students seeking careers in the booming tech industry, and could lead to increased enrollment and investment in its computer science and engineering programs.