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Sociology at University of Kansas

Sociology at University of Kansas

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Kansas sits in Lawrence, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 43 sociology degrees were granted at University of Kansas.

Studying Online at University of Kansas

Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at University of Kansas

Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Sociology program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #1 of 4
Best Value Kansas #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #7 of 26
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #11 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #137 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #285 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from University of Kansas

Graduates of University of Kansas’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 University of Kansas
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,135
2 years $32,925
4 years $52,185
5 years $60,399

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from University of Kansas take home a median $52,185, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at University of Kansas

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from University of Kansas stands at $23,001.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Sociology graduates at University of Kansas, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at University of Kansas are 74% women (32) and 26% men (11).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas

Of the 35 bachelor’s sociology graduates at University of Kansas, 77% were women (27) and 23% were men (8).

University of Kansas gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at University of Kansas

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at University of Kansas

Among the 2 master’s sociology graduates at University of Kansas, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Kansas gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, above the national average of 43%.*

Sociology Doctoral Program at University of Kansas

Among the 6 doctoral sociology graduates at University of Kansas, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

University of Kansas gender breakdown of Sociology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at University of Kansas

Minority students account for 17% of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 28%.*

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

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at University of Kansas

This Sociology program at University of Kansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Sociology 43

Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology program at University of Kansas pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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