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. In addition, we cover how PFW ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The sociology major at PFW is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PFW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,749 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 PFW was $741 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
Learn more about PFW tuition and fees.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from PFW in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PFW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PFW 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 PFW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 13 |
| Political Science & Government | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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