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Long Beach, CA · Sociology & anthropology

Sociology & anthropology at California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach graduates about 347 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 309th of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a solid program at 53 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $51,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

53/100Solid#309 of 580 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year3474% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$51,0000.99× the same major nationally
Research in the field$671Ka year, NSF
Admit rate45%whole school

Where sociology & anthropology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Social Science / Public Affairs.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 35 · Offices 5 · Athletics 3 · Dining 3 · Dorm 3 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. Ohio University 54
  2. Emmanuel College 54
  3. St. Norbert College 54
  4. University of St. Thomas (MN) 54
  5. Georgia State University 53
  6. James Madison University 53
  7. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 53
  8. Morgan State University 53

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University, Long Beach with every school we score in sociology & anthropology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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