by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Emory University stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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Emory University is in the top 15% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the most recent reporting year, Emory University conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Emory University earn a median of $56,032 a year. This is below $80,816, the median for all majors at Emory University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Emory University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is above $19,368, the typical median for all majors at Emory University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,660 | $63,400 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Emory University were White. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Emory University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Emory University were Black or African American. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Emory University.