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. We've also included details on how Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sac State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,259 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,131 for all social sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,194 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,499.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at California State University - Sacramento.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Sac State in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 292 |
| Economics | 214 |
| Political Science & Government | 167 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
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