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. We've also included details on how UVM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UVM was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Vermont.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 266 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 270 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Vermont handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,798 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UVM paid an average of $1,720 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $678 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,280 | $41,280 |
| Fees | $2,610 | $2,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,354 | $13,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,354 | $2,354 |
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The sociology program at UVM awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UVM 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 UVM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Vermont.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 95 |
| Economics | 90 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
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