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. We've also included details on how IUPUI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from IUPUI. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUPUI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,440 a year. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUPUI, sociology students borrow a median amount of $24,539 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 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from IUPUI in 2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from IUPUI in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Economics | 26 |
| International Relations & National Security | 20 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
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