Sociology, Other
Any instructional program in sociology not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 2
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
Any instructional program in sociology not listed above.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other | $75k | +1.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Sociology teachers, postsecondary | $83k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Sociologists | $102k | +3.6% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$52k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$46k
Bachelor's
$53k
Top colleges for Sociology, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamline University | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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