by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how San Diego State University compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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San Diego State University ranks competitively among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #63 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University handed out 164 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University earn a median of $40,865 a year. This is below $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Diego State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $12,500 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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Among recent graduates, 19% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. About 55% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 33% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at San Diego State University.