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. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 275 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 280 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in sociology from USU. This makes it the #188 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 USU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,730 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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Of the 72 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USU, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from USU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 421 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
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