by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Sociology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Sociology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Nicholls State University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in sociology, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Nicholls State University was $501 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,024 | $3,024 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,156 | $10,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,332 | $4,332 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Nicholls State University in Sociology walked away with an average of $29,000 in student debt. That is 23% higher than the national average of $23,500.
sociology who receive their bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University make an average of $26,585 a year during the early days of their career. That is 10% lower than the national average of $29,664.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Nicholls State University offers online option in its sociology bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Nicholls State University Online Learning page.
About 86.4% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in sociology in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 74.2%.
Around 45.5% of sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 55%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Sociology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 22 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to sociology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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