by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at San Francisco State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, San Francisco State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #104 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 104 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 21 of 171 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at San Francisco State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 377 |
| Master’s | 55 |
This social sciences area of study at San Francisco State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 124 |
| Sociology | 118 |
| Economics | 69 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 47 |
| Geography and Cartography | 36 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Francisco State University conferred 377 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
San Francisco State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at San Francisco State University earn a median of $58,343 a year. This is lower than $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at San Francisco State University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,017 in student loans. This is lower than $16,689, the typical median for all majors at San Francisco 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 | $1,762 | $1,762 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 167 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Graduate study is also available at San Francisco State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 55 |
