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. We've also included details on how Morgan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Morgan State was ranked #325 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 325 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Morgan State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Morgan State. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Morgan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,470 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Morgan State is $336 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Morgan State paid an average of $642 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $255 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,587 | $18,800 |
| Fees | $2,531 | $2,531 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,755 | $12,755 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,565 | $3,565 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Morgan State in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 87% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morgan State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Morgan State 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 Morgan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from Morgan State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morgan State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Morgan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Economics | 5 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |