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Sociology at Central Connecticut State University

If you plan to study Sociology, take a look at what Central Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Connecticut State University sits in New Britain, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 sociology graduations were recorded at Central Connecticut State University.

Studying Online at Central Connecticut State University

Distance learning is available at Central Connecticut State University. Of 9,997 students, 379 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Central Connecticut State University

Use these rankings to compare Central Connecticut State University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 9
Best Value	New England (Region)	#3 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#32 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#262 of 543
Best Value	Nationwide	#288 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Central Connecticut State University

Students who complete Central Connecticut State University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,617
2 years	$28,816
3 years	$38,494
4 years	$47,722
5 years	$55,614

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $47,722, compared with $68,811 for all Central Connecticut State University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Sociology graduates from Central Connecticut State University stands at $28,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at Central Connecticut State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 71% women (22) and 29% men (9).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Of the 31 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Central Connecticut State University, 71% were women (22) and 29% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	10
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 65% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, higher 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 Central Connecticut State University

The Sociology program at Central Connecticut State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	31

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at Central Connecticut State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.