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. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SDSU. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $35,136. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $28,682 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at SDSU is $264 per month.
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 162 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from SDSU in 2022, 23% were men and 77% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the SDSU sociology 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, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from SDSU. About 8% were men and 92% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 185 |
| Political Science & Government | 143 |
| International Relations & National Security | 91 |
| General Social Sciences | 54 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.