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. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 103 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from GMU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,916 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from GMU in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the GMU sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 253 |
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Economics | 157 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
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