by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Tennessee State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #531 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,757 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $37,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Tennessee State University.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Tennessee State University in 2020-2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
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