Sociology at California State University-Sacramento
If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at California State University-Sacramento. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 293 sociology degrees were granted at California State University-Sacramento.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Sacramento
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Sacramento’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #13 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #70 of 543 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #73 of 162 |
| Best Value | California | #74 of 145 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,888 |
| 2 years | $36,344 |
| 3 years | $42,781 |
| 4 years | $50,786 |
| 5 years | $58,159 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from California State University-Sacramento take home a median $50,786, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from California State University-Sacramento stands at $16,100.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Sociology graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 72% women (210) and 28% men (83).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Among the 285 bachelor’s sociology graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 72% were women (205) and 28% were men (80).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 146 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 81% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Of the 8 master’s sociology graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 62% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at California State University-Sacramento
This Sociology program at California State University-Sacramento offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 293 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at California State University-Sacramento go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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