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. Also, learn how UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UC Berkeley is in the top 1% of the country for sociology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 283 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 356 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $40,774. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,792 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 UC Berkeley is $214 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 283 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Berkeley. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UC Berkeley does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
The sociology program at UC Berkeley awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 830 |
| Political Science & Government | 492 |
| Other Social Sciences | 189 |
| Anthropology | 116 |
| Urban Studies | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.