by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UCI UC Irvine compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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UCI UC Irvine is in the top 5% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #51 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 16 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 17 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 17 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 18 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 51 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 51 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Irvine conferred 233 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,998 a year. This is lower than $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, sociology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Find out more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 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-Irvine with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of California-Irvine.