by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rider ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The sociology major at Rider is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rider University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rider go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,705 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Rider paid an average of $924 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,730 | $16,730 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rider. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rider 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 Rider Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Rider University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
| Economics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.