Major:
Sociology Major

Description: 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.

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What is the Median Salary Range for Sociology Majors?

U.S. Median Salary(starting):$33,400

U.S. Median Salary(mid-career):$57,900

Note: These numbers are national averages so you could make more or less than these amounts. Actual expected salaries will vary depending on your chosen career path, experience, and even your geographic location. Are you interested in detailed information about the forecasted demand for a particular profession? Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you to search on a particular job, whether listed here or not, to give you this information.

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What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Sociology?

•Managers, All Other

•Sociologists

•Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

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