by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #27 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 169 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $30,401. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, sociology students borrow a median amount of $39,415 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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Of the 64 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo sociology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 95 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Other Social Sciences | 39 |
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