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, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The sociology major at Murray State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, 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 Murray State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Murray State. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
