by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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ASU - Tempe was ranked #84 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $35,489. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's sociology program at ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $44,317. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all sociology graduates with a master's is $39,819.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,500 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 ASU - Tempe is $395 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
Of the 99 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from ASU - Tempe in 2020-2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 442 |
| Economics | 234 |
| Anthropology | 101 |
| Geography & Cartography | 97 |
| General Social Sciences | 16 |
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