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 Auburn ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 191 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Auburn. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,378 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $446 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Auburn in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Auburn 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 Auburn Online Learning page.
The sociology program at Auburn awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Economics | 46 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
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