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Sociology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Sociology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

If you are interested in studying Sociology, take a look at what Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins sits in Fort Collins, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 147 sociology degrees were awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Online Class Availability at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Distance learning is available at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Of 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Rankings can help you compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #6 of 25
Best Value Colorado #8 of 11
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #20 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #128 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #375 of 543

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #6 of 25
Best Value Colorado #8 of 11
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #20 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #128 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #375 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Students who complete Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,418
2 years $33,230
3 years $40,790
4 years $49,842
5 years $56,681

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Sociology graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins take home a median $49,842, compared with $62,001 for all Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Sociology graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are 69% women (102) and 31% men (45).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Of the 142 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 70% were women (100) and 30% were men (42).

Colorado State University-Fort Collins gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 96
Hispanic / Latino 24
Black / African American 2
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 14
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, below the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Of the 4 master’s sociology graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

Colorado State University-Fort Collins gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Sociology Doctoral Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Among the 1 doctoral sociology degrees awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

Colorado State University-Fort Collins gender breakdown of Sociology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

This Sociology program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Sociology 147

Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociologists $74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617

References

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