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. Also, learn how Hope ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Hope was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 255 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 259 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hope College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hope go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,181 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
Part-time undergraduates at Hope paid an average of $620 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 | $37,240 | $37,240 |
| Fees | $430 | $430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,180 | $12,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Hope. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hope 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 Hope Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Hope College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Economics | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.