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Sociology Schools in Nevada

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

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 69th most popular major in the state out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 28.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 42.9%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Nevada

7,170 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $70,990, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. In their early career, UNLV grads earn an average salary of $42,832. A typical student attending UNLV will pay a net price of $10,993.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,930. In their early career, UNR grads earn an average salary of $44,263.

Sociology Careers in NV

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Sociology Professors 25% $51,800
Managers 19% $94,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Economics 16
Political Science & Government 13
Anthropology 12
Geography & Cartography 8
Criminology 6
General Social Sciences 1

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