Sociology at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County sits in Baltimore, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 49 sociology graduations were recorded at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
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Online Class Availability at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Distance learning is available at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Of 13,906 students, 580 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,081 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #317 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Students who complete University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,806 |
| 2 years | $40,896 |
| 3 years | $46,978 |
| 4 years | $47,327 |
| 5 years | $62,279 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County report median earnings of $47,327, compared with $76,447 for all University of Maryland-Baltimore County graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County is $24,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at University of Maryland-Baltimore County are 78% women (38) and 22% men (11).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Among the 32 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 75% were women (24) and 25% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, above the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Among the 17 master’s sociology graduates at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, below the national average of 43%.*
*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 Maryland-Baltimore County
The Sociology program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 49 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Sociology majors, 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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