Sociology at Roanoke College
If you plan to study Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Roanoke College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Roanoke College sits in Salem, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 sociology degrees were awarded at Roanoke College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Roanoke College
Roanoke College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Sociology Rankings at Roanoke College
These rankings give you a sense of how Roanoke College’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 16 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 108 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #102 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #466 of 543 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Roanoke College comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Roanoke College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Roanoke College are 86% women (12) and 14% men (2).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Roanoke College
Of the 14 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Roanoke College, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Roanoke College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Roanoke College, 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 Roanoke College
The Sociology program at Roanoke College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Roanoke College 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.
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