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 UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UofM. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $28,073. 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 UofM, sociology students borrow a median amount of $29,250 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 Memphis.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UofM in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UofM in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 77 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Economics | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
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