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. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $39,856. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, sociology students borrow a median amount of $16,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 110 |
| Political Science & Government | 96 |
| Other Social Sciences | 45 |
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