by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSUN. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #29 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUN highly for social sciences, coming in at #133 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 133 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 32 of 171 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 733 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The social sciences area of study at CSUN breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 389 |
| Political Science and Government | 185 |
| Economics | 79 |
| Anthropology | 52 |
| Geography and Cartography | 32 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 29 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Northridge conferred 733 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
CSUN holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #29 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUN report a median salary of $49,151 a year. This is below $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $13,302 in student loans. This is below $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 42 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CSUN. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
