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. In addition, we cover how Shepherd University ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #411 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 115% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,461 a year. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,030 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Shepherd University.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Shepherd University in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 9 |
| Political Science & Government | 7 |
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