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. In addition, we cover how CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 101 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 417 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 492 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from CSUN. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,093 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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Of the 417 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from CSUN in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were 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, 66% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 277 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 26 |
CSUN 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 CSUN Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from CSUN in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 213 |
| Economics | 91 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| Urban Studies | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.