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, and more. We've also included details on how SMCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SMCM was ranked #307 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 303 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 307 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Mary's College of Maryland handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 77% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMCM was $450 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $300 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,672 | $14,672 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,661 | $1,661 |
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The sociology program at SMCM awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SMCM 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 SMCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at St Mary’s College of Maryland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 40 |
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.