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Sociology Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 49 students earned their Sociology degrees in GA.

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

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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 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
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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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 30.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 44.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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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:

#1

Georgia State University

Atlanta
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,242. Graduates earn an average $34,072 after graduation.

#2

Emory University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Graduates earn an average $61,633 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#3

University of Georgia

Athens
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

A typical student attending UGA will pay a net price of $14,257. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

#4

Valdosta State University

Valdosta
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,240. 97% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

#5

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average.

#6

University of West Georgia

Carrollton
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Graduates earn an average $37,263 after graduation.

Sociology Careers in GA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Sociology Professors 16% $78,190
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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