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 VSU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology & anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology & anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools | 14 |
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology & anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at VSU is $30,802. This is higher than $28,378, which is the national median for all sociology & anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VSU was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from VSU. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in sociology & anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VSU does not offer an online option for its sociology & anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology & anthropology majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.