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 Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 181 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gettysburg is $36,396. 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 Gettysburg paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,230 | $64,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gettysburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Gettysburg College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 9 |
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