by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Providence ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Providence was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 104 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,983 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Providence paid an average of $2,137 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,830 | $59,830 |
| Fees | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,150 | $17,150 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,492 | $1,492 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Providence 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 Providence Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Providence College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 79 |
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
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