by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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UGA is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 561 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UGA. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $30,198. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Georgia.
The sociology program at UGA awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UGA in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 286 |
| Political Science & Government | 242 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Geography & Cartography | 47 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
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