by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Florida State was ranked #67 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida State University handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Florida State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,540 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Florida State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,164 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 Florida State is $144 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Florida State University.
Of the 157 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Florida State in 2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 513 |
| International Relations & National Security | 341 |
| General Social Sciences | 301 |
| Economics | 295 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
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