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, and more. We've also included details on how Lehigh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Lehigh was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 81 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Lehigh. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehigh paid an average of $2,550 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,180 | $61,180 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lehigh. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lehigh 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 Lehigh Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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