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. Also, learn how UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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UGA was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 50 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UGA. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,530 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, sociology students borrow a median amount of $38,805 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 83 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UGA in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 246 |
| Political Science & Government | 239 |
| Economics | 122 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.