Overview

Anthropologists, rural sociologists, sociologists, criminologists and other faculty from the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work serve as faculty to the graduate program. The program is administered by a coordinating committee from the Department of Sociology and the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Auburn University. There are both thesis and non-thesis options available.

Our Graduate Program in Sociology at Auburn University have gone on to doctoral programs at:

Auburn University
Central Florida University
Emory University
Florida State University
Georgia State University
Kansas State University
Michigan State University
Mississippi State University
SUNY Albany

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Sociological Theory
Statistical Analysis of Survey
Aggregate and Large Data Sources
Research Methods in Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students should submit all materials at least 90 days before the first day of class and domestic students at least 45 days before the first day.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Studies may start during any term. Admission is based on the applicant's grade point average (GPA) and supporting materials (e.g. letters of recommendation). The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not mandatory, but applicants may submit scores as part of supporting materials. In general, applicants are expected to have the equivalent of a 3.0 or higher overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Out-of-State

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13306 USD / year

≈ 13306 USD / year

Living costs

Auburn

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Our Graduate Program in Sociology at Auburn University have gone on to doctoral programs at:

Programme Structure

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