by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal Poly. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #55 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 55 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 11 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 247 |
| Master’s | 20 |
The social sciences field at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 98 |
| Economics | 77 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 34 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 247 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal Poly report a median salary of $68,266 a year. This is below $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, social sciences students accumulate a median of $17,479 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal Poly. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
