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. We've also included details on how MSU Denver ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Denver was ranked #464 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #12 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 442 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 464 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University of Denver handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Denver go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,022 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU Denver paid an average of $920 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $296 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,868 | $27,591 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from MSU Denver. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU Denver 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 MSU Denver Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 48 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
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