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 CSUSM ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 283 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 268 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from CSUSM. This makes it the #37 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 CSUSM is $34,541. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
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Of the 283 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CSUSM, about 17% were men and 83% 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, 61% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 173 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the CSUSM 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 CSUSM Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from CSUSM in 2022, 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 sociology.
| 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 sociology majors at California State University - San Marcos.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Economics | 43 |
| General Social Sciences | 30 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
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