Sociology at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 sociology degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University.
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Online Class Availability at Vanderbilt University
Distance learning is available at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Vanderbilt University
These rankings give you a sense of how Vanderbilt University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 543 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 543 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 543 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 543 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at Vanderbilt University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Vanderbilt University are 72% women (26) and 28% men (10).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Of the 29 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Vanderbilt University, 72% were women (21) and 28% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 4 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Sociology Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Of the 3 doctoral sociology graduates at Vanderbilt University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Vanderbilt University
This Sociology program at Vanderbilt University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 36 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Vanderbilt University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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