Sociology Program

The sociology program at Bradley University prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer sociology program.

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Bradley University

Broadway at 14th, Quincy, IL

Bradley University is a nonprofit private institution located in Peoria, Illinois and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at BU is nearly 5,800 yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Engineering
• Psychology
• Computer And Information Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to BU. Scores between 22 to 28 on the ACT or 1540 to 1900 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an admissions rate of about 70 percent of which only 22 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending Bradley University. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,300 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The BU "Braves" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.bradley.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bradley University offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).