Sociology at Utah Valley University
If you plan to study Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Utah Valley University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Utah Valley University is located in Orem, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 sociology degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University.
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Studying Online at Utah Valley University
Online coursework is an option at Utah Valley University. Of 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Utah Valley University
These rankings give you a sense of how Utah Valley University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #9 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #90 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #268 of 543 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Utah Valley University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Utah Valley University are 57% women (16) and 43% men (12).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Utah Valley University
Of the 28 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Utah Valley University, 57% were women (16) and 43% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, below 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 Utah Valley University
The Sociology program at Utah Valley University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 28 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Utah Valley University go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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