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Sociology Schools in Maryland

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

A Sociology major is the 89th 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
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

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: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 21.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 47.6%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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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 4 colleges in Maryland that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,048. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,460. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Sociology Careers in MD

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Sociology Professors 7% $74,160
Managers 2% $119,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
International Relations & Security 589
Economics 388
Political Science & Government 123
Geography & Cartography 75
General Social Sciences 66
Criminology 20
Other Social Sciences 17
Urban Studies 15

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