by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SLU was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 287 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 291 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SLU. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SLU paid an average of $1,830 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Learn more about SLU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SLU 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 SLU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from SLU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Saint Louis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 43 |
| Economics | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.