Social Sciences at California State University-Sacramento
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Sacramento
Distance learning is available at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Sacramento’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #18 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 198 |
| Best Value | California | #79 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #82 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Those who finish California State University-Sacramento’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,118 |
| 2 years | $37,699 |
| 3 years | $44,395 |
| 4 years | $52,668 |
| 5 years | $62,126 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $52,668, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from California State University-Sacramento stands at $17,093.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at California State University-Sacramento go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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