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 Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #274 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 274 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $28,785. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,554 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 Central Michigan is $301 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Central Michigan. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 61 |
| Political Science & Government | 54 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.