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Sociology at Idaho State University

Sociology at Idaho State University

If you plan to study Sociology, take a look at what Idaho State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Idaho State University sits in Pocatello, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 sociology degrees were granted at Idaho State University.

Studying Online at Idaho State University

Many students take online classes at Idaho State University. Of 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Idaho State University

Use these rankings to compare Idaho State University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Idaho #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #4 of 4
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #16 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #25 of 25
Best Value Nationwide #347 of 543
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #493 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Idaho State University

Students who complete Idaho State University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at Idaho State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $26,739
3 years $28,364
4 years $31,282
5 years $38,928

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Idaho State University report median earnings of $31,282, compared with $53,326 for all Idaho State University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at Idaho State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Idaho State University is $29,839.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Idaho State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Idaho State University are 79% women (38) and 21% men (10).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Idaho State University

Of the 45 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Idaho State University, 80% were women (36) and 20% were men (9).

Idaho State University gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Idaho State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, below the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at Idaho State University

Among the 3 master’s sociology graduates at Idaho State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

Idaho State University gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Idaho State University

Minority students account for 33% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, below the national average of 43%.*

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

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Idaho State University

The Sociology program at Idaho State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Sociology 48

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at Idaho State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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

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