by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 99 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from U of U. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,308 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 120 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of U. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 213 |
| Political Science & Government | 160 |
| General Social Sciences | 128 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.