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 CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 308 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 322 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $29,491. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, sociology students borrow a median amount of $12,831 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 $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California State University - Long Beach.
The sociology program at CSULB awarded 308 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 209 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 200 |
| Anthropology | 88 |
| Economics | 84 |
| Geography & Cartography | 81 |
| Urban Studies | 3 |
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