by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Nevada-Reno. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Nevada-Reno as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #211 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 211 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Nevada | 1 of 3 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
University of Nevada-Reno is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 53 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 197 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,028 a year. This is lower than $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Nevada-Reno, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $16,750 in student loans. This is lower than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Nevada-Reno. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
