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, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Stanford is in the top 1% of the country for sociology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Stanford. This makes it the #5 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Stanford University.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Stanford in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Stanford. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Economics | 116 |
Political Science & Government | 86 |
International Relations & National Security | 66 |
Anthropology | 28 |
Urban Studies | 12 |
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