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Sociology Schools in Arkansas

228 students earned Sociology degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 218
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 24.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 57.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Arkansas

3,420 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 Arkansas

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $86,410, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,807 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,189. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,410 after graduation.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,259 a year.

#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,721. 99% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,177 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,561 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#9

Hendrix College

Conway
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $38,321 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
836 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,323. 81% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,401 a year.

Sociology Careers in AR

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Managers 16% $75,190
Sociology Professors 8% $68,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Political Science & Government 297
Criminology 110
Economics 103
Anthropology 68
International Relations & Security 48
Geography & Cartography 26
General Social Sciences 16
Other Social Sciences 1

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