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Sociology & anthropology at DePaul University

DePaul University graduates about 37 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 292nd of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a solid program at 55 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $52,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

55/100Solid#292 of 580 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year371% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$52,0001.03× the same major nationally
Research in the field$112Ka year, NSF
Admit rate76%whole school
SAT middle 50%1070–1300whole school

Around DePaul University

Located in Chicago's Loop-this 53 foot tall "Flamingo" sculpture weighs 50 tons
Calders Flamingo; 1973 (8248157815)Photo: Christine Zenino from Chicago, US · CC BY 2.0 · source
Autobus du réseau de Chicago, "Chicago Transit Authority" (CTA), modèle New Flye
CTA New Flyer DE60LF - Chicago n°4326Photo: Kyah117 · CC BY 4.0 · source
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Pride-themed Chicago "L" railcar en route to Howard station
CTA pride-themed railcar - August 2024Photo: AlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0 · source

Where sociology & anthropology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Offices 24 · Academic 22 · Student housing 8 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. California State University–Sacramento 55
  2. University of North Carolina–Greensboro 55
  3. Utah State University 55
  4. Oklahoma State University 55
  5. Ramapo College of New Jersey 55
  6. University of Cincinnati 55
  7. The University of Texas–Dallas 55
  8. Siena College 55

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares DePaul University with every school we score in sociology & anthropology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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