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Sociology in Arkansas

Sociology Schools in Arkansas

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

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 179
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Arkansas

3,420 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 Arkansas

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $86,410, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,050.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

A typical student attending A-State will pay a net price of $11,857. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. A typical student attending UCA will pay a net price of $15,889. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU.

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#6

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. A typical student attending Henderson State University will pay a net price of $18,465. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,086. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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#9

Hendrix College

Conway
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,780. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
836 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Ozarks. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,973. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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Sociology Careers in AR

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Managers 16% $75,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Political Science & Government 297
Economics 103
Anthropology 68
International Relations & Security 48
Geography & Cartography 26
General Social Sciences 16
Other Social Sciences 1

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