by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Emory ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Emory is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 48 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Emory. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Emory is $30,516. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Emory was $2,497 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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Of the 50 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Emory in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Emory does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Emory Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Emory in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 206 |
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| Anthropology | 61 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
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