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About Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Students studying Sociology can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 24% percent of men and 76% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Sociology is most popular in California. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Sociology is $40,400.

Popularity of Sociology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Sociology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Majoring in Sociology, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Sociology majors go on to pursue jobs including Managers, All Other and Social Science Research Assistants which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Sociology majors include Managers, All Other, Social Science Research Assistants .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Sociology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Sociology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
5,856
Female Students
4,477 (76%)
Male Students
1,379 (23%)
Hispanic or Latino (3,514, 60%)
White (1,077, 18%)
Black or African American (472, 8%)
Asian (357, 6%)
Two or more races (225, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (125, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (38, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (26, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (22, <1%)

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