by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how CSU Bakersfield compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Bakersfield awarded 184 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSU Bakersfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,628 a year. This is below $56,447, the median for all majors at CSU Bakersfield.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,003 | $2,003 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU Bakersfield are Hispanic or Latino. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Bakersfield with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at California State University-Bakersfield.
This social sciences program at CSU Bakersfield breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 137 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 4 |