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The social sciences major at CSM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CSM was $359 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,340 |
| Fees | $44 | $44 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,971 | $1,971 |
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CSM 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 CSM Online Learning page.
Of the 218 students who earned an associate's degree in Social Sciences from CSM in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of San Mateo with a associate's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 133 |
| Economics | 41 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Political Science & Government | 16 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 71 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 68 |
| English Language & Literature | 19 |
| History | 14 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 3 |