Sociology at Indiana University-Indianapolis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, consider the program at Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Indianapolis sits in Indianapolis, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 sociology degrees were granted at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
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Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Among 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Use these rankings to compare Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #178 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #435 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Students who complete Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,440 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $33,933 |
| 4 years | $34,763 |
| 5 years | $45,038 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis take home a median $34,763, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis stands at $24,539.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis are 67% women (16) and 33% men (8).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Among the 23 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Among the 1 master’s sociology graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Indiana University-Indianapolis
The Sociology program at Indiana University-Indianapolis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Indiana University-Indianapolis pursue many career paths. Here 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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