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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.