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, and more. In addition, we cover how CSM ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The social sciences major at CSM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CSM paid an average of $359 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about CSM tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the CSM social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 133 students earned a associate's degree in social sciences from CSM. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
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 | 24 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 41 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Political Science & Government | 16 |
| Anthropology | 2 |