by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #119 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 3 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 3 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Florida | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Value Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 8 |
| Best Value Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 8 |
| Best Value Sociology Schools in Florida | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida State University conferred 101 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Florida State earn a median of $43,329 a year. This is lower than $60,228, the median for all majors at Florida State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Florida State, sociology students accumulate a median of $22,164 in student loans. This is higher than $20,529, the typical median for all majors at Florida State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,022 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Florida State are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at Florida State are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Florida State were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Florida State University.