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. In addition, we cover how UF ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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UF is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 30 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UF. This makes it the #114 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.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,611 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, sociology students borrow a median amount of $32,234 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UF is $194 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 153 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UF. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Of the 9 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UF, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 453 |
| Economics | 317 |
| Anthropology | 186 |
| Geography & Cartography | 100 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
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