by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at HU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU as a strong choice for sociology, placing at #373 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 373 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in District of Columbia | 4 of 4 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 70 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
HU holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 66 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at HU earn a median of $42,213 a year. This is below $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at HU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,498, the typical median for all majors at HU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at HU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
