by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Purdue Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #440 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 421 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 440 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest is $35,334. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue Northwest paid an average of $493 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $253 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Fees | $789 | $789 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,212 | $4,212 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue Northwest. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue Northwest 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 Purdue Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Purdue University Northwest.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 3 |