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 UNH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UNH was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 90 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UNH. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 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 UNH is $42,048. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UNH is $470 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNH paid an average of $1,470 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNH. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from UNH. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 73 |
| Political Science & Government | 70 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.