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. We've also included details on how UCLA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UCLA was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 691 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 752 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UCLA. This makes it the #7 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #12 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 UCLA is $34,121. 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 UCLA, sociology students borrow a median amount of $30,612 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 UCLA is $219 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 691 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UCLA. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 140 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 267 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 34 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in sociology from UCLA. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,052 |
| Political Science & Government | 707 |
| Anthropology | 220 |
| Geography & Cartography | 106 |
| Other Social Sciences | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.