by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Francis Marion University ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Francis Marion University was ranked #457 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 436 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 457 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Francis Marion University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Francis Marion University is $28,982. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Francis Marion University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,011 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Francis Marion University paid an average of $1,038 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $519 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,394 | $20,768 |
| Fees | $776 | $776 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,898 | $8,898 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,234 | $4,234 |
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Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Francis Marion University in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Francis Marion University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Francis Marion University 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 Francis Marion University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Francis Marion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
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