Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how CSU Channel Islands ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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CSU Channel Islands ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #157 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #36 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Channel Islands handed out 162 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU Channel Islands report a median salary of $51,621 a year. This is lower than $59,834, the median for all majors at CSU Channel Islands.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSU Channel Islands, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,971 in student loans. This is higher than $16,867, the typical median for all majors at CSU Channel Islands.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,075 | $1,075 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU Channel Islands were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Channel Islands with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at California State University-Channel Islands.
The social sciences program at CSU Channel Islands breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 109 |
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Economics | 15 |