by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #262 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 258 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 262 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $41,250. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UNI. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 32 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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