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 UMBC ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UMBC. This makes it the #51 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 UMBC is $28,806. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, sociology students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 Maryland - Baltimore County.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from UMBC in 2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 7 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMBC, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 120 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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