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. We've also included details on how SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $23,704. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $39,229 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,559 for all social sciences majors across the country.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from SDSU. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 185 |
| Sociology | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 143 |
| International Relations & National Security | 91 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
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