Sociology at Vassar College
If you are interested in studying Sociology, take a look at what Vassar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Vassar College sits in Poughkeepsie, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 sociology degrees were granted at Vassar College.
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Studying Online at Vassar College
Vassar College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Sociology Rankings at Vassar College
Use these rankings to compare Vassar College’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #26 of 45 |
| Best Value | New York | #40 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 86 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #77 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #238 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #521 of 543 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Vassar College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Vassar College are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Vassar College
Among the 11 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Vassar College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College, below the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Vassar College
This Sociology program at Vassar College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Vassar College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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