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 FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from FAU. This makes it the #51 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 FAU is $29,349. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,227 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at FAU is $260 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Florida Atlantic University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from FAU. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from FAU in 2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
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