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, and more. Also, learn how Howard ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 235 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 237 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Howard. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Howard, sociology students borrow a median amount of $56,555 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Howard paid an average of $1,370 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,452 | $3,452 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Howard. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Howard 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 Howard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| Economics | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.