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 Worcester State ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #422 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #24 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,306 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Worcester State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $24,975 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 Worcester State University.
Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Worcester State in 2020-2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies | 13 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
