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. Also, learn how Tennessee Tech University ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee Tech University was ranked #357 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 345 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 357 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,293 a year. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Tennessee Tech University paid an average of $783 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $334 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,502 | $10,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Of the 56 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Tennessee Tech University in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee Tech University 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 Tennessee Tech University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Tennessee Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 27 |
| Economics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.