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, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Stanford is in the top 1% of the country for sociology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Stanford. This makes it the #5 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Stanford was $1,372 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 | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Stanford. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
Of the 34 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from Stanford 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 Stanford University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 149 |
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| International Relations & National Security | 89 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
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