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 IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 76 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,296 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, sociology students borrow a median amount of $41,706 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
Learn more about IU Bloomington tuition and fees.
Of the 35 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IU Bloomington, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Of the 6 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from IU Bloomington, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 124 |
| Economics | 110 |
| Political Science & Government | 108 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
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