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. Also, learn how Providence ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Providence was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Providence College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,894 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Providence, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Providence College.
The sociology program at Providence awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 62 |
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
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