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, and more. In addition, we cover how Eastern ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #433 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 413 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 433 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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