by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SCSU stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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SCSU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology. Specifically, it ranked #196 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCSU earn a median of $47,818 a year. This is below $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCSU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
Learn more about SCSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at SCSU were Black or African American. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at Southern Connecticut State University.