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. Also, learn how Cal U ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Cal U was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California University of Pennsylvania handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Cal U. This makes it the #20 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,609 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,131 for all social sciences students.
Graduates of the master's social sciences program at Cal U make a median salary of $41,793. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,124.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal U, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $30,887 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,499 for all social sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at California University of Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal U. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from Cal U. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Political Science & Government | 7 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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