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 BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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BYU is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in sociology from BYU. This makes it the #25 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,751 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 BYU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $14,000 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 Brigham Young University - Provo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from BYU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% 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 Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 119 |
| Geography & Cartography | 68 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 26 |
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