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Sociology Schools in Arizona

520 students earned Sociology degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

A Sociology major is the 50th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Arizona

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 403
Master’s Degree 93
Associate Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.5%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Arizona

8,610 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $92,790, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

281 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

A typical student attending University of Arizona will pay a net price of $13,358. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,304. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,392 Total Students

42% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

A typical student attending Mesa Community College will pay a net price of $10,504. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,362 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,056 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,634 Total Students

A typical student attending Scottsdale Community College will pay a net price of $11,088. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,440 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,278 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,895.

Sociology Careers in AZ

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Sociology Professors 13% $84,300
Managers 12% $98,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Political Science & Government 1,044
Economics 504
Anthropology 310
Criminology 295
Geography & Cartography 288
International Relations & Security 238
General Social Sciences 133
Other Social Sciences 12

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