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Sociology & anthropology at Southern University

Southern University graduates about 16 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 508th of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a light program at 31 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $44,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.83×).

31/100Light#508 of 580 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year162% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$44,0000.83× the same major nationally
Admit rate54%whole school
SAT middle 50%820–1000whole school

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Southern University Historic District
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Southern University Student Center
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Southern University's Augustus C. Banks Hall
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Where sociology & anthropology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 56 · Dorm 7 · Athletics 6 · Arts 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. University of Akron 32
  2. Winston-Salem State University 32
  3. Maryville University of Saint Louis 32
  4. Georgia College & State University 32
  5. University of Houston–Downtown 31
  6. Purdue University Northwest 31
  7. Stephen F. Austin State University 31
  8. Caldwell University 31

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Southern 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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