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. We've also included details on how Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $39,061. This is higher than $37,446, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
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 | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Sac 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 285 |
| Economics | 167 |
| Political Science & Government | 148 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
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