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Sociology at Brigham Young University - Provo

85 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
0 Doctor's Degrees
The Sociology major is part of the social sciences program at Brigham Young University - Provo.

We'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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Sociology Degrees Available at BYU

BYU Sociology Rankings

The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Sociology Schools 111
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 111

Popularity of Sociology at BYU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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.

How Much Do Sociology Graduates from BYU Make?

$35,404 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $35,404. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Sociology from BYU Cost?

$6,496 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

BYU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,496 $6,496
Books and Supplies $1,040 $1,040
On Campus Room and Board $9,720 $9,720
On Campus Other Expenses $5,736 $5,736

Learn more about BYU tuition and fees.

BYU Sociology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 21% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 63
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 9

Does BYU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Sociology?

Online degrees for the BYU sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.

BYU Sociology Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from BYU in 2022 were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Sociology Student Diversity at BYU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.

Majors Similar to Sociology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 145
Political Science & Government 115
Geography & Cartography 32
International Relations & National Security 32
Anthropology 31

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