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 ESU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #437 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 417 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 437 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emporia State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ESU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,313 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ESU paid an average of $462 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from ESU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the ESU 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 ESU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 6 |
| Political Science & Government | 4 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.