During the early 1990's females started to receive more doctorates in sociology than males.

In 1980, females started earning more Master's degrees in sociology than males.

At least since 1966, females have been earning more Bachelor's degrees in sociology than males.

Between 1975 and 1985, there was a precipitous drop in the number of Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in sociology. The decline began with the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 and the beginning of the Second Cold War. The decline ended around 1985, the same year that Mikhail Gorbachev rose to power.

Did sociology’s decline have anything to do with the end of the Vietnam War? Were people relieved and less interested in fighting the war machine? Did the sociology’s prior popularity rely on the transgressions of the Vietnam War?

Did sociology’s rebound in 1985 have have anything to do with the professionalization of the female workforce during the 1980s? Did the climb in Master’s degrees correspond with females trying to enter professions that draw on sociological study, like social work?

As of 2006, females earn more college degrees in sociology than males:

• Doctorate (62% female)
• Masters (68% female)
• Bachelors (70% female)