by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Oxy compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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Oxy holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #175 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #42 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Occidental College awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Oxy report a median salary of $64,770 a year. This is higher than $59,237, the median for all majors at Oxy.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oxy, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,954 in student loans. This is below $23,367, the typical median for all majors at Oxy.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,830 | $65,678 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Oxy are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Occidental College.
The social sciences program at Oxy includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 29 |
| International Relations & Security | 28 |
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Sociology | 15 |