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Sociology at Adams State University

If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at Adams State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Adams State University is in Alamosa, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 sociology graduations were recorded at Adams State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Adams State University

Many students take online classes at Adams State University. Of 2,901 students, 1,544 (53%) studied exclusively online and 412 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Adams State University

Rankings can help you compare Adams State University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#7 of 11
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#19 of 25
Best Value	Nationwide	#253 of 543
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#419 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Adams State University

Those who finish Adams State University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,414

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Adams State University comes in at $29,441.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Adams State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Adams State University are 53% women (8) and 47% men (7).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Adams State University

Among the 15 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Adams State University, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Adams State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 87% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Adams State University, above the national average of 56%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Adams State University

This Sociology program at Adams State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology program at Adams State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.