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 FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #450 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,326 a year. 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 FHSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $33,482 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 Fort Hays State University.
Of the 38 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from FHSU, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 152 |
| Political Science & Government | 18 |
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