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. In addition, we cover how UCCS ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCCS was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UCCS. This makes it the #20 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCCS is $31,183. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCCS, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,625 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 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UCCS. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 10 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UCCS, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 73 |
| Economics | 34 |
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| General Social Sciences | 13 |
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