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 UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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UD was ranked #58 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 #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 58 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UD. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 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 UD is $29,714. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, sociology students borrow a median amount of $42,921 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 UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about UD tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UD. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UD in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| 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 Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 138 |
| Political Science & Government | 127 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.