by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #154 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 154 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Iowa | 4 of 5 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 of 27 |
The following degree levels are granted in sociology at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
ISU holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $50,992 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,935 in student loans. This is lower than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
