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 UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #346 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 336 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 346 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UofM. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $34,822. 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 UofM, sociology students borrow a median amount of $24,437 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 UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UofM in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in sociology from UofM. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 53 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.