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 #52 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,981 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UCONN is $685 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Connecticut.
Of the 52 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCONN, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 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 bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UCONN in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 481 |
| Political Science & Government | 212 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
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