by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in sociology at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Berkeley as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #9 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 9 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 2 of 153 |
The following degree levels are granted in sociology at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 273 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 9 master’s degrees in sociology.
UC Berkeley is not currently ranked for sociology at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley awarded 14 doctoral degrees in sociology.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 273 |