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 Chico State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Chico State. This makes it the #14 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $36,382. This is less than $37,446, which is the national median of all social sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Chico State. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Chico State 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 State University - Chico with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Chico State does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Chico State Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Chico State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 83 |
| Anthropology | 47 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
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