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 #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 85 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 306 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 308 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,270 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 306 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from CSULB. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
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 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 207 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 206 |
| Anthropology | 87 |
| Economics | 87 |
| Geography & Cartography | 73 |
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