by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Merced. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #38 out of 53 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Merced as a strong choice for sociology, placing at #160 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 160 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 45 of 153 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Merced conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UC Merced holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #38 out of 53 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 38 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 42 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,087 a year. This is below $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Merced, sociology students accumulate a median of $17,515 in student loans. This is lower than $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Find out more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Merced. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 4 |
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