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Sociology at Augsburg University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, take a look at what Augsburg University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Augsburg University is located in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 sociology degrees were awarded at Augsburg University.

Online & Distance Learning at Augsburg University

Many students take online classes at Augsburg University. Of 3,249 students, 79 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 655 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Augsburg University

These rankings give you a sense of how Augsburg University’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#18 of 26
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#24 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#265 of 543
Best Value	Nationwide	#433 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Augsburg University

Those who finish Augsburg University’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,162
2 years	$33,993

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Augsburg University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Sociology graduates at Augsburg University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Augsburg University are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Augsburg University

Among the 10 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Augsburg University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Augsburg University, lower than 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 Augsburg University

The Sociology program at Augsburg University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at Augsburg University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, 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.