Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29,576 students earned their bachelor's degree in sociology. This earns it the #19 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 at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 29,576 |
| Associate Degree | 6,887 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 577 |
| Basic Certificate | 92 |
| Graduate Certificate | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sociology is $30,566. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,182 and the high is $33,300.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sociology is $25,268. 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 $21,913.
The median monthly payment of a sociology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $253.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in sociology. About 74.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,446 |
| Women | 22,130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,866 |
| Black or African American | 4,556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,501 |
| White | 11,310 |
| International Students | 978 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,365 |
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 976 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sociology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The sociology program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 737 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 717 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from UCSB. About 73% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The sociology program at California State University - Northridge awarded 492 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The sociology program at University of California - Riverside awarded 393 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The sociology program at California State University - Los Angeles awarded 385 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The sociology program at California State University - Fullerton awarded 382 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 356 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at UC Berkeley. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
California State University - Long Beach is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 308 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from CSULB. About 80% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 290 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at CSUDH. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 286 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Sac State. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
University of California - Irvine is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The sociology program at University of California - Irvine awarded 286 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 270 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Cal Poly Pomona. About 75% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - San Marcos. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 268 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from CSUSM. Of these students, 81% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The sociology program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 266 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at UC Davis. About 81% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 261 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 69% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - San Bernardino comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 259 people received their bachelor's degree in sociology from CSUSB. Of these students, 81% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lehman College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 15,000 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 248 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Lehman. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
California State University - East Bay is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sociology. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 247 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Cal State East Bay. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hunter College. Roughly 24,000 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. The sociology program at Hunter College awarded 246 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sociology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 43,812 |
| Economics | 39,397 |
| Criminology | 9,710 |
| International Relations & Security | 9,158 |
| Anthropology | 8,890 |
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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