Sociology at California State University-Chico
If you plan to study Sociology, take a look at what California State University-Chico. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 168 sociology degrees were granted at California State University-Chico.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Chico
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Chico. Among 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at California State University-Chico
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Chico’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #36 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 160 |
| Best Value | California | #116 of 145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 543 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #124 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from California State University-Chico
Graduates of California State University-Chico’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,487 |
| 2 years | $31,712 |
| 3 years | $35,851 |
| 4 years | $44,527 |
| 5 years | $46,999 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Sociology graduates from California State University-Chico take home a median $44,527, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from California State University-Chico stands at $16,049.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Sociology graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at California State University-Chico are 82% women (138) and 18% men (30).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 168 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 82% were women (138) and 18% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 85 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 56%.*
*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-Chico
This Sociology program at California State University-Chico offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 168 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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