Here, 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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Emory came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $30,166. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Emory University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Emory. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% 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 |
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Asian | 9 |
Black or African American | 9 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 22 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Emory. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Economics | 167 |
Political Science & Government | 121 |
Anthropology | 62 |
International Relations & National Security | 27 |
General Social Sciences | 11 |
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