by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #22 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, San Diego State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #116 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 116 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 26 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 693 |
| Master’s | 106 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
The social sciences area of study at San Diego State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 216 |
| Sociology | 176 |
| Political Science and Government | 150 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 77 |
| Anthropology | 57 |
| Geography and Cartography | 57 |
| Social Sciences, General | 42 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 24 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University handed out 693 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,745 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,852 in student loans. This is below $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 59 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 106 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 8 |
