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Sociology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Sociology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt sits in Arcata, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 sociology degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Of 6,237 students, 548 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Rankings can help you compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #53 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #61 of 160
Best Value California #105 of 145
Best Value Far Western (Region) #108 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #176 of 543
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #204 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,867
2 years $25,194
3 years $37,639
4 years $37,681
5 years $51,759

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $37,681, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Sociology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is $16,458.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt are 63% women (19) and 37% men (11).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Among the 25 bachelor’s sociology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 4
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, below the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Of the 5 master’s sociology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Minority students account for 60% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 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 Polytechnic University-Humboldt

This Sociology program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Sociology 30

Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt work across a variety of fields. Here 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

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