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. Also, learn how Georgia State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Georgia State. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia State is $29,533. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Georgia State is $142 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Georgia State University.
Of the 147 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Georgia State in 2020-2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Georgia State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 247 |
| Economics | 166 |
| Anthropology | 54 |
| Urban Studies | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
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