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 DePaul ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 158 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from DePaul. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,644 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, sociology students borrow a median amount of $50,311 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 DePaul is $463 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at DePaul was $758 per credit hour 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 | $43,379 | $43,379 |
| Fees | $795 | $795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from DePaul in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the DePaul 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 DePaul Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 sociology majors earned their master's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 126 |
| International Relations & National Security | 46 |
| Economics | 29 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
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