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 Georgia State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 160 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Georgia State. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,968 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 Georgia State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $18,777 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 Georgia State is $142 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgia State was $933 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Georgia State. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Georgia State 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 Georgia State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from Georgia State. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 251 |
| Economics | 135 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Urban Studies | 42 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
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