by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Santa Cruz. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #25 out of 53 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Santa Cruz highly for sociology, ranked #83 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 83 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 25 of 153 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 170 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz awarded 170 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UC Santa Cruz is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #25 out of 53 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 25 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 26 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Santa Cruz earn a median of $47,904 a year. This is below $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, sociology students borrow a median amount of $16,500 in student loans. This is below $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz 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 University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
