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 UCCS ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCCS was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 361 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 375 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UCCS. This makes it the #20 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCCS is $27,226. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCCS, sociology students borrow a median amount of $51,171 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCCS paid an average of $935 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,738 | $22,255 |
| Fees | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,278 | $12,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
The sociology program at UCCS awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCCS 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 Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCCS 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 UCCS Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in sociology from UCCS. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 51 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.