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 UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, UC Irvine came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 22 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 286 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UC Irvine. This makes it the #25 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.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,050 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, sociology students borrow a median amount of $32,091 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 Irvine is $232 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 | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 251 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UC Irvine sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Irvine Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 sociology majors earned their master's degree from UC Irvine. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 482 |
| Political Science & Government | 248 |
| Urban Studies | 81 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| General Social Sciences | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.