How many colleges in California offer Sociology programs?

CampusPin currently lists 301 U.S. colleges and universities in California that offer Sociology programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Sociology program in California?

Among the 50 Sociology programs listed in California, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $63,255 (median around $12,118). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Sociology degree lead to?

A Sociology degree commonly leads to roles such as Policy Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Social Worker (with MSW), Nonprofit Program Manager. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $42,000–$68,000 early-career.

Can I apply to a Sociology program in California with the Common App?

Many Sociology programs in California accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Sociology colleges in California

CampusPin lists 301 U.S. colleges in California that offer Sociology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Sociology studies social institutions, group behavior, inequality, and culture, preparing graduates for research, policy, social services, and graduate school in law or social work.

Schools in California that offer Sociology

Sociology programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 301 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

301

Public / private

21 / 29

Universities / 2-year

39 / 11

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,104–$63,255

Median in-state tuition

$12,118

Lowest published in-state tuition

Barstow Community College

$1,104

Most selective

California Institute of Technology

3% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

California State University-Fullerton

41,793 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Sociology program

Sociological theory (classical and contemporary)
Race, class, and gender stratification
Family and demography
Crime and deviance
Quantitative methods and statistics
Qualitative methods (ethnography, interviews)
Sociology of work, education, or health
Senior research project

Where a Sociology degree can lead

Policy Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Social Worker (with MSW)
Nonprofit Program Manager
Survey Researcher
Journalist

Typical pay: $42,000–$68,000 early-career

A Sociology major examines society at scale, institutions, demographics, inequality, race, class, gender, religion, family, deviance, and social change. Programs combine theory (Marx, Weber, Durkheim through contemporary frameworks) with quantitative and qualitative research methods (statistics, survey design, ethnography, interview methods). Sociology pairs well with a minor in Statistics, Political Science, or Public Health for data-leaning graduates.

Graduates work in nonprofit research, public policy, social services, government, market research, journalism, and as a strong feeder to Law school and Social Work.

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