by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at California State University-San Marcos. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #39 out of 53 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates California State University-San Marcos highly for sociology, coming in at #163 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 163 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 47 of 153 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at California State University-San Marcos, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-San Marcos conferred 245 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
California State University-San Marcos ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #39 out of 53 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 39 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 43 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $44,408 a year. This is lower than $61,351, the median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
To complete a bachelor’s at California State University-San Marcos, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $17,019, the typical median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,998 | $1,998 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-San Marcos are Hispanic or Latino. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-San Marcos with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Graduate study is also available at California State University-San Marcos. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 9 |
