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 Tennessee Tech University ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee Tech University was ranked #474 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,661 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $16,057 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 Tennessee Technological University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Tennessee Tech University. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Economics | 4 |
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