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Sociology at University of Utah

Sociology at University of Utah

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, take a look at what University of Utah. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Utah sits in Salt Lake City, UT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 103 sociology graduations were recorded at University of Utah.

Studying Online at University of Utah

Online coursework is an option at University of Utah. Of 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at University of Utah

Use these rankings to compare University of Utah’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Utah #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #3 of 25
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 25
Best Value Utah #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #84 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #152 of 543

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Utah #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #3 of 25
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 25
Best Value Utah #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #84 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #152 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from University of Utah

Graduates of University of Utah’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at University of Utah
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,174
2 years $29,926
3 years $37,673
4 years $47,324
5 years $52,418

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from University of Utah earn a median of $47,324, compared with $74,538 for all University of Utah graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at University of Utah

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Sociology graduates from University of Utah stands at $15,071.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Sociology graduates at University of Utah, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at University of Utah are 73% women (75) and 27% men (28).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at University of Utah

Of the 93 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at University of Utah, 71% were women (66) and 29% were men (27).

University of Utah gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 63
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 3
Asian 5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at University of Utah

Minority students account for 31% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah, lower than the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at University of Utah

Of the 5 master’s sociology graduates at University of Utah, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

University of Utah gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at University of Utah.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at University of Utah

Sociology Doctoral Program at University of Utah

Of the 5 doctoral sociology degrees awarded at University of Utah, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

University of Utah gender breakdown of Sociology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at University of Utah.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at University of Utah

*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 Utah

The Sociology program at University of Utah includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Sociology 103

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at University of Utah work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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

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