by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Missouri-Columbia stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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University of Missouri-Columbia holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. More specifically it was ranked #87 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $46,842 a year. This is below $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is above $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.