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 Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology & anthropology.
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Lafayette is in the top 10% of the country for sociology & anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology & anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lafayette is $43,321. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,378 for all sociology & anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lafayette paid an average of $613 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,482 | $61,482 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology & anthropology from Lafayette in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in sociology & anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lafayette sociology & anthropology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology & anthropology majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 140 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| International Relations & National Security | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.