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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Winthrop ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Winthrop was ranked #407 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 392 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 407 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winthrop University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Winthrop is $33,877. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Winthrop, sociology students borrow a median amount of $37,010 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Winthrop paid an average of $1,236 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $639 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,306 | $29,636 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,488 | $10,488 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,608 | $3,608 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Winthrop. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Winthrop 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 Winthrop Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Winthrop University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Economics | 4 |
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