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Social Sciences at San Diego State University

814 Total Degrees Awarded
4 Award Levels Offered
#22 Best Rank — Bachelor's
$51,745 Bachelor's Salary

Below are the key facts about this program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #22 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Social Sciences Degrees Available at San Diego State University

The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 693
Master’s 106
Doctoral 7
Graduate Certificate 8

San Diego State University Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University handed out 693 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.

Bachelor’s Rankings

San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 60 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California 22
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 23
Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California 32
Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 47
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 108
Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 187

Salary of Social Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$51,745 Bachelor's Median Salary

Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,745 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.

Salary for Social Sciences majors with a bachelor's degree at San Diego State University

Student Debt of Social Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$15,852 Bachelor's Median Debt

Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,852 in student loans. This is below $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.

Student debt for Social Sciences majors with a bachelor's degree at San Diego State University

San Diego State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$8,728 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$15,852 Average Student Debt

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,742 $18,684
Fees $2,644 $2,644

Learn more about San Diego State University tuition and fees.

Bachelor’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.

San Diego State University gender breakdown of Social Sciences Bachelor's degree grads The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Social Sciences majors at San Diego State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 66
Black or African American 33
Hispanic or Latino 289
White 227
Non-Resident Aliens 19
Other Races 59

Economics, General (Bachelor’s)

San Diego State University conferred 203 bachelor’s completions in economics, general recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (36%).

Sociology, General (Bachelor’s)

San Diego State University granted 164 bachelor’s completions in sociology, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (55%).

Political Science and Government, General (Bachelor’s)

San Diego State University conferred 135 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).

Anthropology, General (Bachelor’s)

San Diego State University granted 48 bachelor’s completions in anthropology, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (44%).

Geography (Bachelor’s)

San Diego State University granted 43 bachelor’s completions in geography in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).

Social Sciences, General (Bachelor’s)

San Diego State University conferred 42 bachelor’s completions in social sciences, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (60%).

International Relations and National Security Studies, Other (Bachelor’s)

San Diego State University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in international relations and national security studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).

Urban Studies/Affairs (Bachelor’s)

San Diego State University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies/affairs recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (38%).

Graduate Study in Social Sciences at San Diego State University

This program is also offered at the graduate level at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 106
Doctoral 7
Graduate Certificate 8

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