by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal State East Bay ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State East Bay was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 96 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - East Bay handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 247 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State East Bay go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,378 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State East Bay, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,641 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,313 | $1,313 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,003 | $1,003 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,480 | $16,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about Cal State East Bay tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 188 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Cal State East Bay. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - East Bay with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Cal State East Bay does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State East Bay Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California State University - East Bay.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 46 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |