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 USF Tampa ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 100 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from USF Tampa. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,516 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from USF Tampa. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 186 |
| Economics | 169 |
| General Social Sciences | 99 |
| International Relations & National Security | 94 |
| Anthropology | 76 |
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