by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in sociology at Vanderbilt University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for sociology, ranked #2 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 2 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 108 |
Here is each degree level offered in sociology at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 4 master’s degrees in sociology.
Vanderbilt University is not yet ranked for sociology at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in sociology.
Vanderbilt University has not been ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in sociology from Vanderbilt University identified as women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 29 |