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. In addition, we cover how Skidmore ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Skidmore was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 193 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 194 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Skidmore College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Skidmore is $35,128. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Skidmore was $2,038 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,730 | $63,730 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,340 | $17,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Skidmore in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Skidmore are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Skidmore College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Skidmore 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 Skidmore Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Skidmore College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 42 |
| Economics | 26 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.