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Sociology & anthropology at University of Dayton

University of Dayton graduates about 22 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 412th of 746 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a solid program at 52 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $48,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.91×).

52/100Solid#412 of 746 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year221% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$48,0000.91× the same major nationally
Admit rate65%whole school
SAT middle 50%1210–1350whole school

Around University of Dayton

Western side and southern end of St. Mary's Hall, located on University Circle a
St. Mary's Hall, University of DaytonPhoto: Nyttend · Public domain · source
University of Dayton, Immaculate Conception Chapel
University of Dayton, Immaculate Conception Chapel - panoramioPhoto: David J. Wright · CC BY 3.0 · source
The Thomas J. Frericks Center at the University of Dayton in 2022. Building is u
Thomas J. Frericks CenterPhoto: Blervis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Baujan Field at the University of Dayton in Summer 2022.
Baujan Field UDPhoto: Blervis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Where sociology & anthropology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Student housing 29 · Academic 28 · Chapel 4 · Arts 3 · Dorm 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. Morehead State University 53
  2. Susquehanna University 53
  3. Hanover College 52
  4. Western Michigan University 52
  5. University of Arkansas 52
  6. Carthage College 52
  7. University of Alaska Anchorage 52
  8. Georgia Southern University 52

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Dayton with every school we score in sociology & anthropology. It weighs what graduates earn four years out against the same major nationally (35%), research spending in the field (20%, NSF), how many undergraduate courses the department lists (20%), the student body's test scores (15%) and the size of the program (10%, capped so size alone can't win). 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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