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. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 95 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,274 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, sociology students borrow a median amount of $46,451 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pitt was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Of the 7 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 186 |
| Political Science & Government | 181 |
| Anthropology | 75 |
| International Relations & National Security | 47 |
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.