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. Find out how FIU stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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FIU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #376 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at FIU earn a median of $38,745 a year. This is below $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is higher than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Florida International University.