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. In addition, we cover how GVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 241 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,132 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
The sociology program at GVSU awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| General Social Sciences | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 58 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.