Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how San Jose State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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During the most recent reporting year, San Jose State University awarded 194 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at San Jose State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,967 a year. This is lower than $83,861, the median for all majors at San Jose 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 | $2,326 | $2,326 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at San Jose State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at San Jose State University.