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:
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University handed out 693 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 59 |
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%).
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%).
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%).
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%).
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%).
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%).
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%).
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%).
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 |