About Sociology in Purdue University

Sociology provides students with an understanding of social institutions and organizations, social behavior and social structures, cultures, and the theories and methods for studying them.

Sociology majors have an active student chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, a sociology/law and society organization on campus. Students may pursue a service learning course in their third or fourth year or work as an intern in the West Lafayette/Lafayette area. Sociology students interested in legal professions are encouraged to join the Purdue Pre-Law Club. The Social Research Institute is associated with sociology.

All liberal arts majors prepare students with the skills identified as contributing to managerial success:  communicating and listening well, possessing insights into others, creative/critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to make connections across complex ideas.

Careers in Sociology

•    Social Worker
•    Corrections
•    Attorney
•    Teacher
•    Data Analyst
•    Journalism
•    Mental Health Services
•    Crisis Work
•    Security
•    Business/Management
•    Advocacy

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)

English language requirements

• IELTS : 6.5

Purdue University Highlights

Purdue University Cost of Attendance

Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.

Tuition Fee

The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-

Other Expenses

Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission