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Sociology Schools in West Virginia

6 students earned Sociology degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

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 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 16.7%
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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.

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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.

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

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. 79% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,351. 77% of the teachers are full time.

Sociology Careers in WV

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Sociology Professors 13% $50,010
Managers 6% $69,210

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
Criminology 3

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