by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Vanderbilt University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 107 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #2 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 2 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 108 |
Here is each degree level offered in sociology at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 107 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 3 |