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 Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 88 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Iowa State. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,602 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $39,996 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 Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Iowa State in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Iowa State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Economics | 59 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
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