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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 445 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 512 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SFSU. This makes it the #139 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in 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 | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 445 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from SFSU. 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 Francisco State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 46 |
Online degrees for the SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SFSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at San Francisco 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 122 |
| Sociology | 122 |
| Economics | 67 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Urban Studies | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 542 |
| English Language & Literature | 236 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 154 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 103 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 74 |
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