by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #250 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 250 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Florida | 7 of 16 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 108 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
FAU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 7 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU report a median salary of $44,291 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $21,227 in student loans. This is higher than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Read more about FAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
