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 UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 150 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UCF. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,926 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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The sociology program at UCF awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Of the 8 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCF, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 373 |
| Anthropology | 101 |
| Economics | 58 |
| General Social Sciences | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.