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, and more. In addition, we cover how Ship ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ship was ranked #343 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 333 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 343 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ship, sociology students borrow a median amount of $32,766 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ship paid an average of $419 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $319 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,824 | $4,074 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,952 | $12,952 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,382 | $3,382 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Ship. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Ship 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 Ship Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Economics | 5 |
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