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. Also, learn how Yale ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Yale came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 13 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yale University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Yale. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Yale in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Yale 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 Yale Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Yale in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Yale University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 284 |
| Political Science & Government | 165 |
| International Relations & National Security | 97 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Archeology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.