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 SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,805 a year. This is less than $32,131, which is the national median of all social sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,915 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 San Diego State University.
The social sciences program at SDSU awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 259 |
| Political Science & Government | 162 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| International Relations & National Security | 99 |
| Anthropology | 58 |
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