by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State Long Beach. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #26 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal State Long Beach as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #119 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 119 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 27 of 171 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 629 |
| Master’s | 60 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This social sciences field at Cal State Long Beach breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 315 |
| Political Science and Government | 184 |
| Geography and Cartography | 67 |
| Anthropology | 64 |
| Economics | 60 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Long Beach conferred 629 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Cal State Long Beach ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $48,110 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $14,727 in student loans. This is lower than $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 391 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 33 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal State Long Beach. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 60 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
