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Sociology at University of California - Davis

264 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
The Sociology major is part of the social sciences program at University of California - Davis.

Here, 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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Sociology Degrees Available at UC Davis

UC Davis Sociology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, UC Davis came in at #27. 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 Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 23
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 24
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 24
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 25
Best Sociology Schools 27
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools 27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 35
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools 35
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 36
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 37
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 38
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 42
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 43
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 44
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 44
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 45
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 45
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 48
Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools 48
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 51
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 51
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 57
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 60
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Sociology Graduates 67
Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 68
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 71
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 72
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 73
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 75
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Sociology Graduates 85
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 85
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 93
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Sociology 106
Best Sociology Colleges for Veterans 122
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 123
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates 252
Highest Paid Sociology Graduates 257
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 368
Best Value Colleges for Sociology 380

Popularity of Sociology at UC Davis

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 264 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 275 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Sociology Graduates from UC Davis Make?

$31,674 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Davis is $31,674. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Sociology Graduates from UC Davis Have?

$12,600 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Davis, sociology students borrow a median amount of $12,600 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UC Davis is $271 per month.

UC Davis Sociology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of California - Davis.

UC Davis Sociology Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Davis. About 19% were men and 81% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 52
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 125
White 37
Non-Resident Aliens 26
Other Races 16

UC Davis Sociology Master’s Program

Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UC Davis in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 661
Political Science & Government 328
International Relations & National Security 151
Anthropology 89
Geography & Cartography 13

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