Here, 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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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Yale is in the top 1% of the country for sociology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Yale University.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to 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 |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Economics | 247 |
Political Science & Government | 141 |
International Relations & National Security | 88 |
Anthropology | 22 |
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