Other Social Sciences at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
If you plan to study Other Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 other social sciences degrees were granted at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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Online & Distance Learning at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Online coursework is an option at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Of 23,069 students, 127 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,947 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Other Social Sciences Rankings at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Rankings can help you compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s Other Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | California | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 42 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 42 |
Earnings for Other Social Sciences Graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Students who complete California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s Other 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 | $31,667 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 4 years | $41,749 |
| 5 years | $45,522 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Other Social Sciences graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo take home a median $41,749, compared with $77,339 for all California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Other Social Sciences graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo stands at $17,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Other Social Sciences graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Other Social Sciences graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo are 56% women (19) and 44% men (15).
Other Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Of the 34 bachelor’s other social sciences degrees awarded at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 56% were women (19) and 44% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Other Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Other Social Sciences Concentrations at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
This Other Social Sciences program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Other Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Other Social Sciences program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Other Social Sciences 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 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
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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