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 North Dakota State University - Main Campus. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in sociology, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. North Dakota State University was ranked #107 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State University was $531 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $12,909 |
| Fees | $1,427 | $1,427 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,878 | $8,878 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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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. Sociology students who received their bachelor’s degree at North Dakota State University took out an average of $31,000 in student loans. That is 32% higher than the national average of $23,500.
sociology who receive their bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University make an average of $45,696 a year during the early days of their career. That is 54% higher than the national average of $29,664.
North Dakota State University does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Dakota State University Online Learning page.
About 66.7% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in sociology in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 74.2%.
Around 14.3% of sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at North Dakota 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Sociology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 21 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to sociology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
*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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