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. In addition, we cover how Shepherd University ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #381 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 365 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 381 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,190 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Shepherd University was $788 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,288 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,308 | $11,308 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,566 | $2,566 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Shepherd University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Shepherd University 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 Shepherd University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Shepherd University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 7 |
| Political Science & Government | 6 |
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