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 CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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CU - Boulder was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 62 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 195 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in sociology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #188 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,958 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, sociology students borrow a median amount of $66,817 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at CU - Boulder is $585 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 216 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from CU - Boulder. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from CU - Boulder in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 254 |
| Geography & Cartography | 77 |
| Anthropology | 71 |
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