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. In addition, we cover how UC Davis ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, UC Davis came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 20 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 291 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 264 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UC Davis. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,137 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Davis, sociology students borrow a median amount of $33,891 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 Davis is $271 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 | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 291 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Davis. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 140 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UC Davis 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 Davis Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 614 |
| Political Science & Government | 343 |
| International Relations & National Security | 121 |
| Anthropology | 113 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.