by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Sociology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Sociology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Valparaiso University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in sociology, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #515 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #12 in Indiana.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Valpo was $1,840 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,940 | $41,940 |
| Fees | $1,346 | $1,346 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,620 | $12,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Valpo does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Valpo Online Learning page.
About 60.0% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in sociology in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 74.2%.
Around 20.0% of sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Valpo in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 55%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Sociology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 5 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to sociology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 14 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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