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 UL Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #455 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 435 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 455 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette is $26,306. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UL Lafayette paid an average of $1,006 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $434 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UL Lafayette. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 38 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.