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 KU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $31,135. 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 KU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $23,001 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 Kansas.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from KU. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 118 |
| Political Science & Government | 111 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
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