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 SCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #331 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SCSU. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,607 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 SCSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at SCSU is $263 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
The sociology program at SCSU awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from SCSU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
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