Sociology at University of Arizona
If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 60 sociology degrees were granted at University of Arizona.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona
Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at University of Arizona
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arizona’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 543 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from University of Arizona
Those who finish University of Arizona’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,763 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $37,929 |
| 4 years | $45,097 |
| 5 years | $48,571 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $45,097, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from University of Arizona is $20,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at University of Arizona are 70% women (42) and 30% men (18).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona
Of the 50 bachelor’s sociology graduates at University of Arizona, 70% were women (35) and 30% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at University of Arizona
Among the 4 master’s sociology graduates at University of Arizona, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
Sociology Doctoral Program at University of Arizona
Among the 6 doctoral sociology graduates at University of Arizona, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at University of Arizona
This Sociology program at University of Arizona includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 60 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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