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 UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, UC Irvine came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 286 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UC Irvine. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine is $29,085. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, sociology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UC Irvine is $232 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of California - Irvine.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 286 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Irvine. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UC Irvine in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 490 |
| Political Science & Government | 361 |
| Anthropology | 89 |
| Urban Studies | 65 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
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