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Sociology Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,076 students earned their Sociology degrees in FL.

In this state, Sociology is the 47th most popular major out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,019
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 25.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Florida

There are 23,430 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $89,790, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

A typical student attending Florida State will pay a net price of $9,946. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,006 after earning their degree at this institution. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,324 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,618. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,298. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. 98% of the teachers are full time.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,307 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UNF. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,865.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

49 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,577.

#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,383 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,832 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,661 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at St. Leo University will pay a net price of $18,445.

Sociology Careers in FL

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Sociologists 22% $78,840
Managers 17% $90,740
Sociology Professors 17% $88,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Political Science & Government 2,532
Economics 1,443
Criminology 933
International Relations & Security 879
General Social Sciences 606
Anthropology 541
Geography & Cartography 137
Other Social Sciences 10

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