Bachelor in Sociology (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Sociology (Bachelor's), tuition is 32,236 USD per year.

Sociology is the study of human behavior in society, focusing on topics such as crime, social justice, family, race, gender, class, and social inequality. Students learn to investigate social problems using historical and scientific lenses, conduct academic research, and explain human behavior. The Bachelor of Arts program offers a major in sociology or a sociology major with a concentration in criminology.

Focus areas include criminology.

Graduates are prepared for graduate study in sociology, related fields, or law school, and for occupations in education, health and human services, public policy, nonprofit management, business, communications, the justice system, and local/regional government.

For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Salem College’s campus combines historic character with modern facilities in the Old Salem district, within reach of downtown Winston-Salem, local events, arts and cultural activities, music, outdoor recreation, and the Downtown Strollway. Brick walkways, archways, outdoor recreational spaces, and a fitness center support daily campus life. The Wake Line Shuttle provides transportation to Wake Forest University and other stops, while the Brookstown route has a stop near the college. Students can also use health services and virtual counseling through Salem’s partnerships with Atrium Health.

Founded in 1772, Salem is a private women’s college and the nation’s oldest educational institution for girls and women. Its liberal arts curriculum spans arts, humanities, health leadership, professional studies, science, and social science. Academic options include visual and performing arts, biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication and media studies, and computer science with a minor in data science. Some programs combine in-person and online courses, and business administration can be completed online or in person. Health Leadership is Salem’s distinctive academic focus, supported by signature programs in Engaging Ethics and RISE Leadership. Students may also cross-register at Wake Forest University for courses unavailable at Salem. A close-knit, women-centered community includes clubs, organizations, mentoring, peer traditions, career services, internship and job opportunities, and programming focused on cultural connection, care, and wellbeing.