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. We've also included details on how Colorado State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Colorado State was ranked #59 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 #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 59 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Colorado State. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado State is $37,335. 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 Colorado State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $41,766 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 Colorado State is $424 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $468 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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The sociology program at Colorado State awarded 138 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Colorado 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Colorado State in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 149 |
| Economics | 135 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
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