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Major Overview for Sociology

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Overview for 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.

Careers for Sociology Majors

A major in Sociology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sociology

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Sociology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
496
(7.1%)
Most Selective$21,100
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
412
(8.5%)
Moderately Selective$21,354
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
378
(6.7%)
Moderately Selective$14,050
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA
287
(5.5%)
Moderately Selective$19,386
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
286
(4.1%)
Moderately Selective$15,730
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
285
(5.9%)
Moderately Selective$13,122
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
271
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$21,165
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK
238
(6.1%)
Minimally Selective$14,675
SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY
220
(7.9%)
Moderately Selective$16,050
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
203
(4.2%)
Minimally Selective$12,488
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.