by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 39 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of sociology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 273 master's degrees in sociology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The sociology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for sociology students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in sociology.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in sociology has to check out Duke University. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Duke University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in sociology has to check out Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in sociology from Vanderbilt University
Emory University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in sociology. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Emory University
It's difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in sociology. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Virginia Tech
Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Florida
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Alabama at Birmingham
GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in sociology from George Mason University
Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Georgia
Explore the best sociology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 34 |
| Georgia | 190 | 31 |
| Virginia | 182 | 27 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 51 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 25 |
| Alabama | 151 | 47 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 15 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 11 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 16 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 10 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 5 |
Sociology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 273 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 591 |
| International Relations & National Security | 510 |
| Political Science & Government | 366 |
| Anthropology | 182 |
| Geography & Cartography | 168 |
| General Social Sciences | 116 |
| Urban Studies | 54 |
| Other Social Sciences | 34 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 5 |
| Archeology | 1 |
