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Sociology at University of California - Berkeley

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 UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Sociology Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
• Master’s Degree in Sociology
• Doctorate Degree in Sociology

UC Berkeley Sociology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, UC Berkeley came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	4
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Sociology Graduates	6
Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid)	8
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Sociology Graduates	11
Best Sociology Schools	12
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools	12
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools	15
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (With Aid)	16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid)	16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k)	16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k)	17
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates	18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k)	18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid)	19
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k)	19
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k)	20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k)	20
Highest Paid Sociology Graduates	21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k)	21
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k)	22
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k)	22
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k)	22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k)	22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k)	22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k)	23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k)	24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology	28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k)	48
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k)	51
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k)	65
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Sociology	77
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology	87
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology	379
Best Value Colleges for Sociology	389

Popularity of Sociology at UC Berkeley

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 356 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 310 degrees were handed out.

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

In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UC Berkeley Sociology Students

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

UC Berkeley Sociology Bachelor’s Program

The sociology program at UC Berkeley awarded 356 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	64
Black or African American	17
Hispanic or Latino	139
White	72
Non-Resident Aliens	35
Other Races	29

UC Berkeley Sociology Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 14% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.

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

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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By LAgirl5252 under License

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