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. We've also included details on how Morehead State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Morehead State University was ranked #348 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Morehead State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Morehead State University. 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 Morehead State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,685 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Morehead State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Morehead State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Morehead State University. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from Morehead State University in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 7 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
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