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 Nicholls State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #507 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,531 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 Nicholls State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,074 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 Nicholls State University.
Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Nicholls State University in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 8 |
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