Sociology Schools in West Virginia

In 2022-2023, 179 students earned their Sociology degrees in WV.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 90th most popular major in the state out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in West Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 0.6%
• Black or African American: 19.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
• White: 54.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
• Other Races: 13.4%

Jobs for Sociology Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 1,980 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

Wages for Sociology Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $49,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

Most Popular Sociology Programs in WV

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

Sociology Careers in WV

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
Managers	6%	$69,210

Related Majors in West Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WV
Political Science & Government	45
Geography & Cartography	24
Economics	8

View all majors related to Sociology

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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