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. In addition, we cover how UC Merced ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #22 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 144 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Merced is $37,092. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Merced 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 Merced Online Learning page.
Of the 4 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Merced, 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 - Merced with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 - Merced.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 119 |
| Economics | 25 |
| Anthropology | 17 |