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. We've also included details on how BHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at BHSU was ranked #486 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Black Hills State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,825 a year. 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 BHSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $37,329 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 Black Hills State University.
The sociology program at BHSU awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
| Political Science & Government | 3 |
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