by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 149 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UK. This makes it the #142 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.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $34,922. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, sociology students borrow a median amount of $62,760 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 UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UK. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 128 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Anthropology | 52 |
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.