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 NAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 183 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from NAU. 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 NAU is $31,410. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $44,478 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at NAU is $488 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from NAU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from NAU in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 61 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.