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 Sac State ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 84 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 273 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 286 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Sac State. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $37,040. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $18,661 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 typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Sac State is $161 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $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 |
Learn more about Sac State tuition and fees.
Of the 273 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Sac State, about 26% were men and 74% were 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 167 |
| Political Science & Government | 148 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| General Social Sciences | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.