by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SCSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SCSU highly for sociology, ranked #218 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 218 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Connecticut | 6 of 9 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 30 of 43 |
The following degree levels are granted in sociology at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
SCSU is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 6 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 29 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCSU earn a median of $47,818 a year. This is below $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCSU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SCSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 10 |
