Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology
Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,951 people earned their bachelor's degree in sociology. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sociology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,951 |
| Associate Degree | 5,109 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,358 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 602 |
| Basic Certificate | 127 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sociology is $34,105. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,147 to a high of $37,279.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sociology is $23,603. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,628 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,676.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $281.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in sociology. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,170 |
| Women | 19,781 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,713 |
| Black or African American | 3,688 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,709 |
| White | 9,944 |
| International Students | 792 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,105 |
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 976 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sociology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 737 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UCLA. About 72% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sociology at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 34,105.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 717 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UCSB. Of these students, 75% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,105.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from CSUN. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sociology at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 34,105.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UCR. Of these students, 74% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Riverside sociology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,105.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from Cal State LA. About 78% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Los Angeles sociology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,105.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 81% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal State Fullerton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,105.
University of California - Berkeley is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Berkeley. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,105.
California State University - Long Beach is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from CSULB. Of these students, 75% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sociology at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 34,105.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from CSUDH. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sociology at California State University - Dominguez Hills make a median salary of 34,105.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from Sac State. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. California State University - Sacramento sociology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,105.
University of California - Irvine is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Irvine. Of these students, 74% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Irvine sociology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,105.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Cal Poly Pomona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,105.
The 13th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - San Marcos. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from CSUSM. About 81% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sociology at California State University - San Marcos make a median salary of 34,105.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UW Seattle. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,105.
University of California - Davis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Davis. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. University of California - Davis sociology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,105.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Santa Cruz. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sociology at University of California - Santa Cruz make a median salary of 34,105.
California State University - San Bernardino comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from CSUSB. About 85% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - San Bernardino sociology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,105.
Lehman College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from Lehman. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Lehman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,105.
California State University - East Bay is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from Cal State East Bay. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Cal State East Bay graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,105.
The 20th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hunter College. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from Hunter. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Hunter graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,105.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sociology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 41,131 |
| Economics | 35,886 |
| Anthropology | 8,349 |
| International Relations & Security | 8,079 |
| General Social Sciences | 5,605 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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