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. Also, learn how UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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UC Santa Cruz is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 34 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 223 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 261 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #31 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 UC Santa Cruz is $28,495. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,237 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 Santa Cruz is $171 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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The sociology program at UC Santa Cruz awarded 223 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the UC Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UC Santa Cruz in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 199 |
| Political Science & Government | 178 |
| Anthropology | 118 |
| Archeology | 3 |
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