by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GaSou ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #396 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,252 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
Graduates of the master's sociology program at GaSou make a median salary of $28,049. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,819.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,500 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 Georgia Southern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from GaSou. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| International Relations & National Security | 20 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Other Social Sciences | 7 |
| Economics | 6 |
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