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 FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #462 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 440 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 462 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,075 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FHSU paid an average of $520 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $147 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FHSU 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 FHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Fort Hays State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 156 |
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
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