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 UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 114 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UNL. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,809 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,225 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 UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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The sociology program at UNL awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
The sociology program at UNL awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 101 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.