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Sociology Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 277 students earned their Sociology degrees in KY.

In this state, Sociology is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 253
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Kentucky

3,400 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $70,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $18,203. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,231 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $13,763. 60% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#6

Georgetown College

Georgetown
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,384. 55% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. 99% of students get financical aid.

#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Berea College

Berea
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,747 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%.

Sociology Careers in KY

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Managers 9% $89,310
Sociology Professors 7% $61,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Political Science & Government 439
Economics 222
Anthropology 103
Criminology 81
Geography & Cartography 78
International Relations & Security 68
General Social Sciences 52
Sociology & Anthropology 21

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