by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Georgia State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Georgia State University as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #486 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 486 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Georgia | 8 of 13 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 of 108 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at Georgia State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 118 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgia State University conferred 118 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Georgia State University ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 7 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 390 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Georgia State University report a median salary of $39,594 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were Black or African American. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Georgia State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 13 |
