by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Sacramento State stacks up against peers offering general social sciences.
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Sacramento State ranks competitively among schools offering general social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Sacramento handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State earn a median of $49,984 a year. This is lower than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, general social sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,194 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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Among recent graduates, 42% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Approximately 50% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general social sciences majors at California State University-Sacramento.
The general social sciences program at Sacramento State offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 24 |
Sacramento State conferred 24 completions in social sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).