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 MSU Moorhead ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Moorhead was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 264 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Moorhead handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Moorhead go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,984 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at MSU Moorhead paid an average of $295 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,838 | $8,838 |
| Fees | $1,498 | $1,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from MSU Moorhead. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Moorhead are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Moorhead with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU Moorhead 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 Moorhead Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Minnesota State University - Moorhead.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
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