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 Longwood ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Longwood was ranked #401 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #13 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 386 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 401 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Longwood University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Longwood go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,948 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Longwood, sociology students borrow a median amount of $46,345 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 Longwood is $581 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Longwood paid an average of $704 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $297 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,660 | $20,870 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,887 | $15,887 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,804 | $2,804 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Longwood in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Longwood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longwood University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Longwood 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 Longwood Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Longwood University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Economics | 6 |
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