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Sociology Schools in Indiana

471 students earned Sociology degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 53rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 415
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 7,610 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Indiana

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $71,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 12 colleges in Indiana that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,001 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,619.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Notre Dame. In their early career, Notre Dame grads earn an average salary of $76,123. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,002 after graduation. A typical student attending IUPUI will pay a net price of $12,416. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,320 after earning their degree at this institution. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,901 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.02 years. This private school has an average net price of $20,060. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

DePauw University

Greencastle
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,587. 99% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,840 a year.

#9

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,581 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,678 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. A typical student attending Indiana University - Southeast will pay a net price of $11,446.

#10

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,808.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
3,227 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,703. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

Sociology Careers in IN

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Sociology Professors 8% $73,470
Managers 7% $61,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Economics 889
Political Science & Government 798
Criminology 275
International Relations & Security 201
Anthropology 201
Geography & Cartography 82
Sociology & Anthropology 9
General Social Sciences 8

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