by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Sacramento State. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Sacramento State as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #78 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 78 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 14 of 171 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 708 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
The social sciences field at Sacramento State includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 293 |
| Political Science and Government | 193 |
| Economics | 144 |
| Anthropology | 58 |
| Geography and Cartography | 34 |
| Social Sciences, General | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento conferred 708 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State earn a median of $52,668 a year. This is lower than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,093 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are Hispanic or Latino. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 283 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 97 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Sacramento State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
