by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Vanderbilt University ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Vanderbilt University is in the top 5% of the country for sociology. In particular, it placed #2 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in sociology from Vanderbilt University identified as women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at Vanderbilt University.