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Sociology at Emory University

56 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
Sociology is one of the majors in the social sciences program at Emory University.

Here, 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 Emory ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.

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Sociology Degrees Available at Emory

Emory Sociology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Emory came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools 18
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools 20
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools 21
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 23
Best Sociology Schools 24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 26
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 29
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 30
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 44
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 48
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 49
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 55
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 57
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 58
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Sociology Graduates 63
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 76
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 78
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Sociology Graduates 81
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 86
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 93
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 99
Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 112
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 133
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 159
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 163
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 172
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Sociology 174
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 192
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates 239
Highest Paid Sociology Graduates 244
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 247
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 253
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 450
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 457
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 470
Best Value Colleges for Sociology 482
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 533
Best Sociology Colleges for Veterans 543

Popularity of Sociology at Emory

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Emory. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Sociology Graduates from Emory Make?

$30,166 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Emory is $30,166. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Sociology Graduates from Emory Have?

$20,500 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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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Sociology Student Diversity at Emory

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Emory University.

Emory Sociology Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Emory. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 3

Emory Sociology Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Emory. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 167
Political Science & Government 121
Anthropology 62
International Relations & National Security 27
General Social Sciences 11

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