by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 210 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 213 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Kent State. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $29,183. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,467 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Kent State is $220 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Kent 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Kent State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Kent State 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 Kent State University at Kent with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Economics | 53 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.