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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. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 students received a bachelor's degree in sociology from UofM.

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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
  • 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

The sociology major at UofM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UofM. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.

Earnings of UofM Sociology Graduates

The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $28,073. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.

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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 Bachelor’s Program

85% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 34 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in sociology from UofM in 2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 14
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

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. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 25% men graduate in sociology each year. UofM does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 4% more men than average.

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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

UofM also has a doctoral program available in sociology. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

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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