Below are the key facts about graduate study in sociology at Stanford University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Stanford University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #12 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 12 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 3 of 153 |
Here is each degree level available for sociology at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University conferred 25 master’s degrees in sociology.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Stanford University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Stanford University handed out 9 doctoral degrees in sociology.
Stanford University has not been ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 22% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University were Hispanic or Latino. About 22% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Stanford University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 20 |