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. In addition, we cover how Auburn ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Auburn. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,601 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 Auburn, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Auburn University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Auburn. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Auburn in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 106 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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