by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Cal Poly. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #57 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 57 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 12 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 247 |
| Master’s | 20 |
The social sciences field at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 98 |
| Economics | 77 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 34 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 20 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cal Poly. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 247 |