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Sociology in Maryland

Sociology Schools in Maryland

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

A Sociology major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 302
Master’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 39.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 29.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Maryland

14,700 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 Maryland

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $87,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending Morgan State will pay a net price of $13,669.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,213. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,820. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at Frostburg State. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending Frostburg State will pay a net price of $16,581.

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McDaniel College

Westminster
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

An average student at McDaniel will pay a net price of $22,106. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 22% of the teachers are full time.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Goucher College

Baltimore
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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Sociology Careers in MD

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Managers 2% $119,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Economics 1,617
Political Science & Government 1,135
International Relations & Security 759
General Social Sciences 428
Other Social Sciences 257
Geography & Cartography 181
Anthropology 72
Urban Studies 23

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