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. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #326 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at URI is $29,987. 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 URI, sociology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from URI. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 87 |
| Economics | 67 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
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