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Sociology in Georgia

Sociology Schools in Georgia

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

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 82nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 41.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Georgia

14,630 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 Georgia

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $88,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

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Emory University

Atlanta
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,117. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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Sociology Careers in GA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Managers 9% $109,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Economics 123
International Relations & Security 62
Political Science & Government 57
Anthropology 37
Geography & Cartography 28
General Social Sciences 27
Urban Studies 26
Other Social Sciences 25

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