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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how BSU compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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BSU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #188 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at BSU earn a median of $47,535 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,198 in student loans. This is below $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Ball State University.