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. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #384 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #22 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,767 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $30,690 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 Salem State University.
The sociology program at Salem State awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Economics | 9 |
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