by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ATU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #467 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 445 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 467 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ATU is $32,924. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ATU paid an average of $500 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $250 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from ATU. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ATU does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ATU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from ATU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Arkansas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
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