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 Nicholls State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #465 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 443 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 465 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,583 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Nicholls State University paid an average of $501 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,251 | $3,251 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,938 | $10,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,996 | $5,996 |
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All of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Nicholls State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Nicholls State University 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 Nicholls State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Nicholls State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 8 |
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