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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 188 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 321 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #250 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
Of the 251 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 95 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Other Social Sciences | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 135 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 107 |
| English Language & Literature | 62 |
| History | 62 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 35 |
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