The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology prepares students for a wide variety of career fields from STEM positions, marketing, management, education, law, medicine, and social services, all of which are highly valued and in demand in the 21st century. Sociology majors are highly valued in the 21st century due to both their hard skills, as well as 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 and methodologies. Broadly our courses focus on social inequality and diverse research methods as they apply to education, race, ethnicity, gender, sexualities, and other areas of our social realities. Faculty are experts in their fields 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.
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Phone: 1-888-729-6678Email: onlineFA@nmsu.edu