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 Eastern Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 300 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 304 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan is $29,919. 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 Eastern Michigan was $637 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
Learn more about Eastern Michigan tuition and fees.
Of the 7 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Eastern Michigan in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Eastern Michigan 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 Michigan Online Learning page.
Of the 14 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Eastern Michigan, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.