The following tabulations are largely based on data collected by both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). These data are available to the public via the National Science Foundation’s Table Builder. Values updated March 2026.
Note: Data from 1997 onward were retrieved using the Table Builder tool, filtered by the 4-digit CIP Code 45.11 – Sociology. This excludes combined Sociology and Anthropology programs, which are reported separately under CIP Code 45.13. Data for years prior to 1997 were compiled from the WebCASPAR tool. These data reflect the field “Academic Discipline, Detailed (standardized): Sociology” and are based on the NSF-defined population of institutions. Values updated March 2026.
Note: Data from 1997 onward were retrieved using the Table Builder tool, filtered by the 4-digit CIP Code 45.11 – Sociology. This excludes combined Sociology and Anthropology programs, which are reported separately under CIP Code 45.13. Values updated March 2026.