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Sociology Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 382 students earned their Sociology degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 345
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 6,790 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $82,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,974. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending ECSU will pay a net price of $19,290.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,723. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Yale University

New Haven
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

An average student at Yale will pay a net price of $15,296. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#6

Wesleyan University

Middletown
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan U. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. An average student at Quinnipiac will pay a net price of $41,230.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,384 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,613. 41% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Trinity College

Hartford
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

An average student at Trinity Bantams will pay a net price of $32,694. 85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#9

Connecticut College

New London
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,562 a year.

Sociology Careers in CT

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Managers 9% $118,140
Sociology Professors 4% $85,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Economics 1,099
Political Science & Government 802
Criminology 179
International Relations & Security 146
Anthropology 124
Geography & Cartography 53
Urban Studies 45
Other Social Sciences 30

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