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. In addition, we cover how University of Northern Colorado ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 306 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 312 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado is $36,077. 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 University of Northern Colorado, sociology students borrow a median amount of $34,377 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 University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
Learn more about University of Northern Colorado tuition and fees.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from University of Northern Colorado in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from University of Northern Colorado in 2022 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 Northern Colorado with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Northern Colorado.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 46 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.