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 FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from FAU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,679 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $28,714 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 FAU is $260 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
Of the 97 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from FAU in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
FAU does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from FAU in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 147 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Geography & Cartography | 48 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.