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Sociology at Columbus State University

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

Columbus State University is in Columbus, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 sociology degrees were granted at Columbus State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Columbus State University

Online coursework is an option at Columbus State University. Of 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) studied exclusively online and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Columbus State University

Use these rankings to compare Columbus State University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#13 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 108
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#101 of 108
Best Value	Nationwide	#246 of 543
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#534 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Columbus State University

Those who finish Columbus 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	$27,226
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$32,998
4 years	$38,820
5 years	$43,568

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Columbus State University earn a median of $38,820, compared with $52,011 for all Columbus State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Sociology graduates from Columbus State University is $38,400.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Columbus State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Columbus State University are 82% women (27) and 18% men (6).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Columbus State University

Of the 33 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Columbus State University, 82% were women (27) and 18% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	20
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 79% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus 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 Columbus State University

This Sociology program at Columbus State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	33

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at Columbus State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.