by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how California State University-San Marcos compares to other colleges that offer general social sciences.
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California State University-San Marcos holds a strong position among schools offering general social sciences. In particular, it placed #52 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-San Marcos conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $43,710 a year. This is below $61,351, the median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-San Marcos, general social sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,719 in student loans. This is higher than $17,019, the typical median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,998 | $1,998 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-San Marcos were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-San Marcos with a bachelor’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general social sciences majors at California State University-San Marcos.
The general social sciences program at California State University-San Marcos breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 63 |
California State University-San Marcos conferred 63 degrees in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (49%).