by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 309 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UAB. This makes it the #2 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #31 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 UAB is $28,137. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from UAB in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Sociology majors graduating with a master's degree from UAB make a median salary of $44,892 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,226.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students earned a master's degree in sociology from UAB. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Other Social Sciences | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
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