by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,186 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Grand Valley State University.
Of the 20 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from GVSU, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 77 |
| Political Science & Government | 60 |
| General Social Sciences | 37 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Economics | 20 |
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