by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UC Davis compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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UC Davis is in the top 5% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 27 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 32 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 32 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 33 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis awarded 256 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Davis earn a median of $50,561 a year. This is lower than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $12,600 in student loans. This is lower than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
Read more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 25% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis are 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 University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Among recent graduates, 22% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 60% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at University of California-Davis.