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. In addition, we cover how UNR ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 197 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 198 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UNR. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,295 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, sociology students borrow a median amount of $40,608 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 UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
Learn more about UNR tuition and fees.
The sociology program at UNR awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 89 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.