Sociology at California State University-San Marcos
If you plan to study Sociology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-San Marcos. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-San Marcos is in San Marcos, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 254 sociology graduations were recorded at California State University-San Marcos.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-San Marcos
Distance learning is available at California State University-San Marcos. Among 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-San Marcos’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #47 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 160 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #83 of 162 |
| Best Value | California | #86 of 145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #107 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Graduates of California State University-San Marcos’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,341 |
| 2 years | $30,048 |
| 3 years | $36,061 |
| 4 years | $44,408 |
| 5 years | $51,480 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from California State University-San Marcos take home a median $44,408, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from California State University-San Marcos stands at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at California State University-San Marcos, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at California State University-San Marcos are 80% women (202) and 20% men (52).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Among the 245 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at California State University-San Marcos, 81% were women (198) and 19% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 155 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 76% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, above the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Of the 9 master’s sociology degrees awarded at California State University-San Marcos, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, 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-San Marcos
This Sociology program at California State University-San Marcos includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 254 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at California State University-San Marcos go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Sociology majors, 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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