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 Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gettysburg is $36,403. 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 Gettysburg, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,747 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Gettysburg College.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Gettysburg in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Economics | 66 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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