by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly Humboldt. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #55 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly Humboldt as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #464 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 464 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 85 of 171 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Cal Poly Humboldt, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 9 |
This social sciences area of study at Cal Poly Humboldt includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 30 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Criminology | 27 |
| Geography and Cartography | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt handed out 124 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Cal Poly Humboldt holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #55 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly Humboldt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,571 a year. This is below $44,237, the median for all majors at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly Humboldt, social sciences students accumulate a median of $17,606 in student loans. This is below $19,223, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,313 | $2,313 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly Humboldt were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal Poly Humboldt. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |
