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Sociology Schools in Tennessee

428 students earned Sociology degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

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 387
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $18,579.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,658 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,904. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 100% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $34,105 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Lane College

Jackson
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
1,095 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,109. 85% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,035 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University.

#10

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,708 after graduation. 50% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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
Sociology Professors 12% $19,440

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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