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 Lamar University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #462 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #21 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lamar University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,735 a year. 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 Lamar University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $36,615 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 Lamar University.
Of the 43 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Lamar University, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 8 |
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