by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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ASU - Tempe was ranked #61 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 61 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $40,029. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, sociology students borrow a median amount of $44,764 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at ASU - Tempe is $395 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ASU - Tempe was $1,310 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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The sociology program at ASU - Tempe awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the ASU - Tempe sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Sociology majors graduating with a master's degree from ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $53,321 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all sociology graduates with a master's is $53,226.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 378 |
| Economics | 210 |
| Anthropology | 134 |
| Geography & Cartography | 111 |
| General Social Sciences | 21 |
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