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 Bridgewater State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Bridgewater State was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #20 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bridgewater State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State is $34,668. 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 Bridgewater State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Bridgewater State University.
Of the 58 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Bridgewater State, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 37 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
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