by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FHSU among the top schools in the country for sociology, coming in at #460 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 460 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Kansas | 3 of 4 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region | 26 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at FHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fort Hays State University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
FHSU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 3 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 26 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 377 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,654 a year. This is lower than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FHSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $33,482 in student loans. This is higher than $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
Learn more about FHSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 22% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
