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Sociology Schools in Kentucky

24 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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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:

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 88% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,395 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

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
Sociology Professors 7% $61,160

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
Criminology 7
Urban Studies 3

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