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Sociology in Georgia

Sociology Schools in Georgia

641 students earned Sociology degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 583
Associate Degree 21
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 41.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 14,630 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $88,790, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,117. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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Emory University

Atlanta
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 96% of students get financical aid.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,722. The full-time teacher rate is 14%.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,266. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,998.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,488 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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Sociology Careers in GA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Managers 9% $109,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Political Science & Government 1,199
Economics 642
International Relations & Security 505
Anthropology 233
Geography & Cartography 95
General Social Sciences 51
Sociology & Anthropology 50
Other Social Sciences 29

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