by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 328 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 336 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $31,819. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Missouri State. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Missouri State 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Archeology | 3 |