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. See how Georgia State University stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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Georgia State University holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. More specifically it was ranked #503 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 8 |
| Best Value Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 8 |
| Best Value Sociology Schools in Georgia | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 9 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 9 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Georgia | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 |
| Best Value Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 |
| Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 |
| College Major Best Value | 68 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Georgia State University conferred 118 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Georgia State University report a median salary of $39,594 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were Black or African American. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are Black or African American. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 13 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in sociology from Georgia State University were women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Georgia State University are White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Georgia State University.