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 UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #256 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $30,997. 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 UNI, sociology students borrow a median amount of $24,594 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 Northern Iowa.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
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