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. Also, learn how Salisbury ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Salisbury was ranked #344 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 334 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 344 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salisbury University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salisbury go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,091 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salisbury, sociology students borrow a median amount of $29,792 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Salisbury paid an average of $760 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $315 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $18,400 |
| Fees | $2,932 | $2,932 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,416 | $13,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Salisbury. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salisbury are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salisbury University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Salisbury 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 Salisbury Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Salisbury University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Economics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.