by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Auburn University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Auburn University highly for sociology, ranked #157 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 157 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Alabama | 1 of 4 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 108 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Auburn University handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,971 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Auburn University, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $22,250 in student loans. This is lower than $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. About 50% of graduates 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Auburn University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
