Sociology at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 sociology degrees were granted at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Many students take online classes at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Use these rankings to compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #333 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #383 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’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 | $29,283 |
| 2 years | $30,228 |
| 3 years | $33,082 |
| 4 years | $34,952 |
| 5 years | $43,970 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Sociology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield report median earnings of $34,952, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $25,191.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 74% women (17) and 26% men (6).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 23 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 74% were women (17) and 26% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, 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 Missouri State University-Springfield
The Sociology program at Missouri State University-Springfield offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
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