by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Sacramento State. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Sacramento State as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #79 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 79 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 15 of 171 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 708 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
The social sciences field at Sacramento State includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 293 |
| Political Science and Government | 193 |
| Economics | 144 |
| Anthropology | 58 |
| Geography and Cartography | 34 |
| Social Sciences, General | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento awarded 33 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Sacramento State ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento handed out 5 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Sacramento State has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Sacramento State are Asian. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Sacramento State. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 708 |