by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, George Mason highly for sociology, ranked #85 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 85 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Virginia | 5 of 16 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 108 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
George Mason is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at George Mason report a median salary of $47,477 a year. This is lower than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
To complete a bachelor’s at George Mason, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $20,514 in student loans. This is below $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are Black or African American. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at George Mason. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
