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. In addition, we cover how Eastern Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #249 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #142 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 Eastern Michigan is $31,326. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, sociology students borrow a median amount of $35,155 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 Michigan University.
Of the 10 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Eastern Michigan, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Eastern Michigan. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 51 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 9 |
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