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Sociology Schools in Colorado

699 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Sociology major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 662
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.3%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 9,230 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Colorado

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $68,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,393 after graduation. 74% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,679. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,570. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,470.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. In their early career, Colorado State University - Pueblo grads earn an average salary of $42,908.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $34,192 after graduation.

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Colorado College. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,690. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,830. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, DU grads earn an average salary of $51,490.

Sociology Careers in CO

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Sociology Professors 29% $62,890
Managers 16% $127,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Economics 1,019
Political Science & Government 798
Geography & Cartography 386
Anthropology 272
International Relations & Security 175
Criminology 116
General Social Sciences 47
Other Social Sciences 4

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