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 San Jose State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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San Jose State is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 190 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from San Jose State. This makes it the #163 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 San Jose State is $41,623. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at San Jose State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 212 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from San Jose State. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 14 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from San Jose State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 126 |
| Political Science & Government | 95 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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