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. We've also included details on how UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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UCONN is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 36 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UCONN. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $31,913. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, sociology students borrow a median amount of $61,204 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 UCONN is $685 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.
The sociology program at UCONN awarded 70 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from UCONN in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 416 |
| Political Science & Government | 212 |
| Geography & Cartography | 51 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Urban Studies | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.