by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCI UC Irvine. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 53 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCI UC Irvine among the top schools in the country for sociology, coming in at #51 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 51 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 15 of 153 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 233 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Irvine awarded 233 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UCI UC Irvine is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 53 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 15 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 16 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,998 a year. This is lower than $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, sociology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Find out more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 56 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCI UC Irvine. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 14 |
