by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UK. 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 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,785 a year. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UK. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UK in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 128 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 43 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
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