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. Also, learn how SCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #250 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 250 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SCSU. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,013 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $32,829 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at SCSU is $263 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SCSU was $278 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SCSU. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the SCSU sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in sociology from SCSU. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
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