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Sociology in Tennessee

Sociology Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 404 students earned their Sociology degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 38th most popular major in the state out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Tennessee

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 375
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 14,930 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $43,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,400.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,917. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,216. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. 61% of the teachers are full time.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,914.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,267.

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#8

Lane College

Jackson
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
1,095 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University.

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#10

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,584. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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Sociology Careers in TN

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Managers 13% $74,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Political Science & Government 718
Economics 436
General Social Sciences 269
Anthropology 154
International Relations & Security 109
Geography & Cartography 38
Urban Studies 21
Other Social Sciences 21

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