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. Also, learn how Ball State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 217 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Ball State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,973 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,167 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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The sociology program at Ball State awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Ball State 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 Ball State Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Ball State in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 46 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
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