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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Grinnell ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Grinnell was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 115 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grinnell College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grinnell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,216 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Grinnell paid an average of $2,010 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,342 | $64,342 |
| Fees | $520 | $520 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,878 | $15,878 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Grinnell in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grinnell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Grinnell 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 Grinnell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Grinnell College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 46 |
| Political Science & Government | 38 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.