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 TROY ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at TROY was ranked #463 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 441 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 463 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Troy University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TROY go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,803 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TROY was $816 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $408 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,366 | $1,366 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,996 | $7,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,004 | $5,004 |
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The sociology program at TROY awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
TROY 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 TROY Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Troy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 96 |
| General Social Sciences | 53 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.