by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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CSUN ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #167 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #39 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Northridge handed out 733 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUN report a median salary of $49,151 a year. This is below $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $13,302 in student loans. This is below $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at CSUN were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at California State University-Northridge.
This social sciences program at CSUN breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 389 |
| Political Science & Government | 185 |
| Economics | 79 |
| Anthropology | 52 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 29 |