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 Georgetown ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Georgetown is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 33 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgetown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,079 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Georgetown paid an average of $2,704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgetown. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Georgetown 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 Georgetown Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Georgetown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 562 |
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| Economics | 284 |
| General Social Sciences | 111 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.