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Sociology in California

Sociology Schools in California

12,923 students earned Sociology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 69th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in California

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 94
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 94
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 94

Gender Distribution

In California, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 57.0%
  • White: 17.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in California

68,340 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in California

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $103,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

An average student at UAGC will pay a net price of $24,722. 7% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

57% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,385.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $7,485. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,674. 88% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate. A typical student attending CSUDH will pay a net price of $4,058.

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Sociology Careers in CA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Economics 736
International Relations & Security 534
Political Science & Government 243
Geography & Cartography 196
Anthropology 193
Urban Studies 101
Other Social Sciences 84
Demography & Population Studies 34

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