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Sociology in Georgia

Sociology Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Georgia

There are 39,050 people in the state and 696,790 people in the nation working in Sociology jobs.

Sociology Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Georgia

In this state, Sociology grads earn an average of $127,981. Nationwide, they make an average of $143,279.

Sociology Wages Nationwide vs. GA

There are 4 colleges in Georgia that offer Sociology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,719 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 62% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,074 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 37%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,335 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 69% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#4

Emory University

Atlanta

Graduates earn a median salary of $61,856 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Sociology Careers in GA

Some of the careers Sociology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Social Science Research Assistants 5% $41,630
Sociologists 3% $74,866
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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