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. Also, learn how Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Florida State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,783 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Florida State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,832 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Florida State is $144 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $218 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Florida State. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Florida 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Florida State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 483 |
| International Relations & National Security | 331 |
| Economics | 309 |
| General Social Sciences | 278 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
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