by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how USC compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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USC is in the top 15% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $57,043 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, sociology students accumulate a median of $10,324 in student loans. This is lower than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Hispanic or Latino. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Southern California.