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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 659 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 756 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 84 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SDSU. This makes it the #42 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #140 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
Of the 659 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from SDSU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 247 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 70 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at San Diego State University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 185 |
| Sociology | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 143 |
| International Relations & National Security | 91 |
| General Social Sciences | 54 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 17 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 600 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 239 |
| English Language & Literature | 167 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 165 |
| History | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.