by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UH Hilo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UH Hilo was ranked #479 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Hawaii.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 456 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 479 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Hilo handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH Hilo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,414 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH Hilo was $846 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $306 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,248 | $8,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,986 | $3,986 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from UH Hilo in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Hilo with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UH Hilo 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 UH Hilo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Political Science & Government | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
| Economics | 1 |
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