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Sociology Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 54 students earned their Sociology degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 60th most popular major in the state out of a total 169 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Alabama

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 20.4%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Alabama

2,250 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $68,630, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alabama that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,271 a year. 76% of the teachers are full time. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,018. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,695 a year.

Sociology Careers in AL

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Sociology Professors 7% $63,980
Managers 6% $101,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
International Relations & Security 75
Geography & Cartography 45
Economics 38
General Social Sciences 24
Anthropology 13
Criminology 9
Political Science & Government 5

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