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, and more. In addition, we cover how Vanderbilt ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Vanderbilt came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #22 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 Vanderbilt University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Vanderbilt. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 272 |
| General Social Sciences | 258 |
| Political Science & Government | 98 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
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