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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology prepares students for a wide variety of career fields. Sociology majors are highly valued in the 21st century due to their understanding, communication, flexibility, leadership, motivation, patience, persuasion, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, time management, and work ethic.

Explore the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree program

Our nationally ranked Department of Sociology offers both programs on-campus and online. Students gain a firm foundation in social theory, methods, and statistics, with a large variety of Sociology electives to complete their program. Faculty are experts in their field and nationally recognized.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

NMSU helps to keep your tuition costs affordable. But if you need financial help, NMSU is ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education to earn your Sociology bachelor’s degree.

Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.

NMSU Online students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.

Overview

Degree type: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

College: Health, Education and Social Transformation

Delivery formats: 100% online

Program length: Full-time (4 years); part-time (6 years)

Cost per credit hour:

Graduate online: $380.20*†
Active Military online: $250*†

Accredited by: NMSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

*For NMSU Online programs and courses, the per credit hour cost is listed above. Special tuition agreements (Western Undergraduate Exchange, Descubre, etc.) are not applicable to NMSU Online programs. Course fees still apply and are charged separately. Textbooks, uniforms, equipment, etc., are additional program costs. Additional per credit costs might be charged by the program, department or college.

†For on-campus students, find tuition and fees here.

Program Highlights

Sociology students at NMSU Online are offered many advantages:

Undergraduate sociology majors enjoy small class sizes, a diverse multiethnic environment, and a low student to professor ratio.
Students also work one-on-one with professors on research topics chosen in concert with professors.
Students begin their Sociology experience by working closely with a faculty advisor to identify career goals. Courses and student activities are then selected to support those career goals.
Maximum flexibility is maintained while providing students with a solid foundation of analytical skills and an understanding of social factors that help build effective organizations and better communities.

Expert Faculty

Our faculty are top-tier in their field and nationally recognized.

Quick Fact

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary of $86,110 in 2020 for a Masters in Sociology.

What can you do with a Sociology degree from NMSU?

Careers Positions

NMSU graduates of the Sociology bachelor’s degree program will be prepared for the workforce and a range of professional positions including:

Guidance Counselor
Human Resources Director
Lawyer
Researcher & Strategist
Data Analyst
Data Scientist

Employers

NMSU’s Sociology graduates are hired by leading employers in New Mexico and nationwide, including:

Best Buy
Teach for America
S. Department of Energy
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope
AmeriCorps

Program Curriculum

Students must complete all university degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, viewing a Wider World requirements and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework. The General Education requirements may be completed with transfer credits from any previous institutions.

Review detailed information about the bachelor’s in Sociology degree requirements and a suggested road map for your undergraduate study at NMSU.

Top Classes for Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree program

Here’s a sampling of courses offered in the Sociology degree program.

View all Sociology bachelor's degree program requirements in the NMSU Catalog.

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