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. We've also included details on how Colgate ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Colgate was ranked #73 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 #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 73 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colgate University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colgate go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,788 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colgate paid an average of $2,082 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,622 | $66,622 |
| Fees | $402 | $402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,790 | $16,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,732 | $1,732 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Colgate in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colgate 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 Colgate University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Colgate 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 Colgate Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Colgate University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 143 |
| Political Science & Government | 87 |
| International Relations & National Security | 47 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.