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, and more. In addition, we cover how USA ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #427 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 409 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 427 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $374 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from USA in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USA sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in sociology from USA. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.