Sociology Schools in Alabama

185 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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	24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.1%
• Black or African American: 30.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
• White: 53.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
• Other Races: 6.5%

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.

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.

Most Popular Sociology Programs in AL

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

Sociology Careers in AL

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title	AL Job Growth	AL Median Salary
Managers	6%	$101,560

Related Majors in Alabama

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
Political Science & Government	5

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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