by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSUN. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #21 out of 53 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CSUN among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #64 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 64 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 21 of 153 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 381 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge awarded 381 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 53 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 21 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 22 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN earn a median of $46,758 a year. This is below $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSUN, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 256 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CSUN. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 8 |
