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 UofL ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 188 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UofL. 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 UofL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,818 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofL was $1,208 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
Learn more about UofL tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from UofL. About 67% were men and 33% 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 Louisville with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Louisville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.