Below are the key facts about graduate study in sociology at UCLA. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCLA among the top schools in the country for sociology, coming in at #28 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 28 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in California | 6 of 153 |
Here is each degree level offered in sociology at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 658 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 11 master’s degrees in sociology.
UCLA holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at UCLA are Asian. Approximately 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 13 doctoral degrees in sociology.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at UCLA were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCLA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 658 |