by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at San Diego State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #20 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, San Diego State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #128 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 128 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 30 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 693 |
| Master’s | 106 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
The social sciences area of study at San Diego State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 216 |
| Sociology | 176 |
| Political Science and Government | 150 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 77 |
| Anthropology | 57 |
| Geography and Cartography | 57 |
| Social Sciences, General | 42 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 24 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University conferred 106 master’s degrees in social sciences.
San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 96 |
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 7 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
San Diego State University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in social sciences from San Diego State University identified as women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University conferred 8 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
San Diego State University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at San Diego State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 693 |