by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how ECSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at ECSU was ranked #282 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECSU is $31,924. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from ECSU in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
| Economics | 4 |
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