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 TROY ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at TROY was ranked #477 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Troy University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TROY go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,867 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TROY, sociology students borrow a median amount of $43,500 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 Troy University.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from TROY in 2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 73 |
| General Social Sciences | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 46 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Economics | 1 |
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