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 Colgate ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Colgate is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Colgate University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colgate is $44,031. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Colgate University.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Colgate in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colgate are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 117 |
| Political Science & Government | 79 |
| International Relations & National Security | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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