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Sociology Schools in Florida

57 students earned Sociology degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 117th most popular major in the state out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.5%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 23,430 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Florida

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $89,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 7 colleges in Florida that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,618. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,946. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,135. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,324 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,006 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $10,735. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, U Miami grads earn an average salary of $54,383.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $5,298. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

Sociology Careers in FL

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Sociologists 22% $78,840
Managers 17% $90,740
Sociology Professors 17% $88,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Economics 110
Political Science & Government 102
International Relations & Security 86
Anthropology 82
Criminology 63
Geography & Cartography 46
General Social Sciences 43
Demography & Population Studies 5

View all majors related to Sociology

View Nationwide Sociology Report

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