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. In addition, we cover how UT Knoxville ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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UT Knoxville was ranked #66 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 66 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, 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 UT Knoxville is $35,723. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, sociology students borrow a median amount of $44,548 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UT Knoxville is $443 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 101 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UT Knoxville in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Of the 5 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 171 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
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