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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.
Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Vanderbilt in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
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 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Vanderbilt. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in 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 |
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