by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville as a strong choice for sociology, placing at #142 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 142 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 108 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 98 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 2 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $45,182 a year. This is below $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, sociology students accumulate a median of $20,013 in student loans. This is lower than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
