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 UCA ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #412 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 398 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 412 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $31,867. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCA. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.