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, and more. We've also included details on how UPR Rio Piedras ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #481 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 458 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 481 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UPR Rio Piedras. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at UPR Rio Piedras paid an average of $157 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UPR Rio Piedras. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UPR Rio Piedras 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 UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UPR Rio Piedras in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 52 |
| Economics | 25 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| General Social Sciences | 13 |
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