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Sociology in Kentucky

Sociology Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Kentucky

There are 3,880 people in the state and 696,790 people in the nation working in Sociology jobs.

Sociology Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Kentucky

Sociology grads earn an average of $104,257 in the state and $143,279 nationwide.

Sociology Wages Nationwide vs. KY

There are 2 colleges in Kentucky that offer Sociology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,904 in their first year after graduation. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,545 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Sociology Careers in KY

Some of the careers Sociology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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