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 CSUB ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at CSUB was ranked #329 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #46 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Bakersfield handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUB is $25,051. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at California State University - Bakersfield.
Of the 147 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from CSUB in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% were 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, 73% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Bakersfield with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 27 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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