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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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 |
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Best Sociology Schools | 111 |
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
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.
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.
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 | |
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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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 63 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 9 |
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.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from BYU in 2022 were women.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Economics | 145 |
Political Science & Government | 115 |
Geography & Cartography | 32 |
International Relations & National Security | 32 |
Anthropology | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.