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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Purdue was ranked #53 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 53 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Purdue. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $36,826. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,921 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 Purdue is $354 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 130 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Purdue in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Purdue in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 205 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.