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. We've also included details on how IUPUI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 294 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 298 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from IUPUI. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUPUI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,939 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUPUI was $1,084 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from IUPUI. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the IUPUI 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 IUPUI Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from IUPUI in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis 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 - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 34 |
| Economics | 26 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
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