by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 53 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Diego State University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #60 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 60 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 20 of 153 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 164 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University conferred 164 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 53 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 20 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 21 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University earn a median of $40,865 a year. This is below $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Diego State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $12,500 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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Among recent graduates, 19% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. About 55% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Graduate study is also available at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 12 |
