Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology & Anthropology
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Education Levels of Sociology & Anthropology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 519 people earned their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology. This earns it the #201 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sociology & anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 519 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Sociology & Anthropology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology is $25,665. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $23,599 to a high of $27,996.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology is $25,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,495.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology. About 79.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 107 |
| Women | 412 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology & anthropology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 255 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Sociology & Anthropology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in sociology & anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
College of Staten Island CUNY tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sociology & anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from CSI. Of these students, 77% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Valdosta State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from VSU. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Lewis & Clark College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Lewis and Clark College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Lafayette College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Lafayette. About 77% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Denison University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Denison. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sociology & anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wofford College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Wofford. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Olaf College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from St. Olaf. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sociology & anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puget Sound. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,307 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Puget Sound. Of these students, 94% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Centre College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Centre College of Kentucky. About 82% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carleton College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Carleton. About 87% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pace University - New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Pace University. About 88% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sociology & anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington and Lee University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Washington and Lee. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Saint Michael's College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Saint Michael's. Of these students, 57% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for sociology & anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Knox College. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Knox. Of these students, 67% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from UMass Dartmouth. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Lake Forest College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Lake Forest. Of these students, 85% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sociology & anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Swarthmore College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Swarthmore. Of these students, 60% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for sociology & anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern Oregon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,405 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,175 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Southern Oregon University. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for sociology & anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Spelman College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from Spelman. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Roger Williams University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology & anthropology from RWU. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sociology & Anthropology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 519 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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