We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in sociology at UMBC. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMBC highly for sociology, placing at #136 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 136 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Maryland | 2 of 8 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 of 87 |
Here is each degree level granted in sociology at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 17 master’s degrees in sociology.
UMBC is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
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 UMBC are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMBC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 32 |