by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how CSUN compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #74 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Northridge handed out 381 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN earn a median of $46,758 a year. This is below $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSUN, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 256 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. About 75% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California State University-Northridge.