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 Morehead State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Morehead State University was ranked #366 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 353 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 366 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Morehead State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Morehead State University. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Morehead State University is $34,511. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Morehead State University was $600 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,518 | $14,386 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $480 | $480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,942 | $8,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
Learn more about Morehead State University tuition and fees.
Of the 45 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Morehead State University, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Morehead State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Morehead State University 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 Morehead State University Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from Morehead State University in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Morehead State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.