by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NAU highly for sociology, coming in at #271 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 271 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Arizona | 4 of 4 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 of 46 |
Here is each degree level offered in sociology at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 17 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $40,974 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, sociology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
