by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at California State University-Chico. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #36 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates California State University-Chico as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #174 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 174 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 43 of 171 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at California State University-Chico, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 351 |
| Master’s | 21 |
The social sciences area of study at California State University-Chico includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 168 |
| Social Sciences, General | 62 |
| Political Science and Government | 60 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| Economics | 18 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 8 |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Chico conferred 351 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
California State University-Chico is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #36 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico report a median salary of $44,286 a year. This is lower than $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-Chico, social sciences students accumulate a median of $18,043 in student loans. This is below $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico are Hispanic or Latino. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Graduate study is also available at California State University-Chico. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
