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 USC ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, USC came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $37,102. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, sociology students borrow a median amount of $10,324 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at USC is $395 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Southern California.
Of the 61 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from USC in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 357 |
| International Relations & National Security | 190 |
| Political Science & Government | 150 |
| Urban Studies | 102 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
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