by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BYU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BYU highly for sociology, ranked #119 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 119 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Utah | 2 of 7 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
BYU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BYU report a median salary of $48,204 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BYU, sociology students accumulate a median of $14,000 in student loans. This is higher than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BYU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 7 |
