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General Social Sciences at California State University-Chico

General Social Sciences at California State University-Chico

If you plan to study General Social Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Chico sits in Chico, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 general social sciences degrees were granted at California State University-Chico.

Studying Online at California State University-Chico

Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.

General Social Sciences Rankings at California State University-Chico

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Chico’s General Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #10 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #13 of 53
Best Value California #41 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #43 of 155
Best Value Far Western (Region) #49 of 54
Best Value Nationwide #87 of 156

Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from California State University-Chico

Students who complete California State University-Chico’s General Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Social Sciences at California State University-Chico
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,584
2 years $33,192
3 years $26,788
4 years $42,136
5 years $50,545

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $42,136, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

General Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Chico

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Chico stands at $16,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Social Sciences graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Social Sciences graduates at California State University-Chico are 74% women (46) and 26% men (16).

General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico

Among the 57 bachelor’s general social sciences degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 75% were women (43) and 25% were men (14).

California State University-Chico gender breakdown of General Social Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 30
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 7
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Social Sciences majors at California State University-Chico

Minority students account for 44% of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, below the national average of 45%.*

General Social Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-Chico

Of the 5 master’s general social sciences graduates at California State University-Chico, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

California State University-Chico gender breakdown of General Social Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Social Sciences majors at California State University-Chico

Minority students account for 20% of General Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, lower than the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at California State University-Chico

The General Social Sciences program at California State University-Chico breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Social Sciences 62

Top-Paying Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates

Students who finish General Social Sciences program at California State University-Chico work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,105

References

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