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. Also, learn how Duquesne ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Duquesne was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 156 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duquesne go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,661 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Duquesne paid an average of $1,562 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,146 | $47,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,620 | $15,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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Of the 21 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Duquesne, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Duquesne 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 Duquesne Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Duquesne University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Economics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.