by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Oxy. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #38 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Oxy highly for social sciences, ranked #185 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 185 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 46 of 171 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Oxy, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
This social sciences area of study at Oxy breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 29 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 28 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Sociology | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Occidental College awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Oxy ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #38 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Oxy report a median salary of $64,770 a year. This is higher than $59,237, the median for all majors at Oxy.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oxy, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,954 in student loans. This is below $23,367, the typical median for all majors at Oxy.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,830 | $65,678 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Oxy are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
