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 Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 142 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Clemson is $36,320. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, sociology students borrow a median amount of $50,576 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 Clemson is $308 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $654 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Clemson. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Clemson 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 Clemson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 161 |
| Political Science & Government | 88 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Other Social Sciences | 7 |
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