by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how BGSU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 309 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 317 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from BGSU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,484 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BGSU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from BGSU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from BGSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BGSU 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 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 31 |
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
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