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Sociology at University of Memphis

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Sociology at University of Memphis

If you plan to study sociology, take a look at what University of Memphis has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a total student population of 22,205. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students received their master's degree in sociology.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Sociology section at the bottom of this page.

UofM Sociology Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Sociology

Online Classes Are Available at UofM

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

UofM does offer online education options in sociology for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

UofM Sociology Rankings

Sociology Student Demographics at UofM

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Memphis.

UofM Sociology Master’s Program

71% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from UofM in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.

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In the sociology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of degree recipients. That is 22% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in sociology.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Careers That Sociology Grads May Go Into

A degree in sociology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TN, the home state for University of Memphis.

Occupation Jobs in TN Average Salary in TN
Managers 14,480 $83,010
Sociology Professors 450 $43,390

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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