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. Also, learn how McKendree ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at McKendree was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 313 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, McKendree University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from McKendree go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,015 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at McKendree is $196 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at McKendree paid an average of $1,060 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,660 | $32,660 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from McKendree. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at McKendree are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McKendree University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
McKendree does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the McKendree Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at McKendree University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 12 |
| Political Science & Government | 4 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.