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Sociology Schools in District of Columbia

22 students earned Sociology degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Sociology is the 102nd most popular major out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 27.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in District of Columbia

There are 20,050 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $146,220, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Howard University

Washington
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation.

#2

American University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,088.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563.

Sociology Careers in DC

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Sociology Professors 14% $116,760
Managers 3% $141,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
International Relations & Security 998
Political Science & Government 294
Economics 270
Geography & Cartography 21
Anthropology 19
Criminology 4
Urban Studies 1
Other Social Sciences 1

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View Nationwide Sociology Report

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