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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #29 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 223 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 717 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 722 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from CSUSM. This makes it the #307 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUSM tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 717 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from CSUSM. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% 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, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 429 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 59 |
CSUSM 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 CSUSM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from CSUSM. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at California State University - San Marcos.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 291 |
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Economics | 43 |
| General Social Sciences | 30 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 204 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 192 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 174 |
| History | 74 |
| English Language & Literature | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.