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. Also, learn how Roanoke ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Roanoke was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #10 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 248 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 252 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Roanoke is $38,983. 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 Roanoke paid an average of $578 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,820 | $34,820 |
| Fees | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,366 | $15,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Roanoke in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Roanoke 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 Roanoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Roanoke College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Economics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.