by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #48 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 48 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Indiana | 2 of 5 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 170 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 170 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Purdue-West Lafayette is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,808 a year. This is below $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is higher than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 15 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 2 |
