by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how ISU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #404 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 389 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 404 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in sociology from ISU. This makes it the #188 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,854 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ISU was $858 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from ISU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
ISU 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 ISU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Idaho State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.