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, and more. In addition, we cover how Vanderbilt ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Vanderbilt came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 18 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #114 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Vanderbilt. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Vanderbilt in 2022 were 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 Vanderbilt University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 269 |
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 124 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.