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Sociology in Kentucky

Sociology Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 243 students earned their Sociology degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 70th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Kentucky

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) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Kentucky

3,400 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 Kentucky

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $70,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 4 colleges in Kentucky that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,328. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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University of Louisville

Louisville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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#3

Morehead State University

Morehead
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $11,012. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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#4

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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Sociology Careers in KY

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Managers 9% $89,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Geography & Cartography 41
International Relations & Security 27
Economics 20
Anthropology 14
Political Science & Government 14
Urban Studies 3

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