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. In addition, we cover how UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 28 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UMCP. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #16 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 UMCP is $34,150. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,992 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
The sociology program at UMCP awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 6 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 511 |
| Political Science & Government | 345 |
| Geography & Cartography | 84 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.