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Sociology in Louisiana

Sociology Schools in Louisiana

408 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 387
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 30.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 47.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 9,790 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Louisiana

Sociology grads earn an average of $87,080 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,768. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,352. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Southern University and A & M College. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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Sociology Careers in LA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Managers 9% $79,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Political Science & Government 582
Economics 209
Anthropology 88
General Social Sciences 59
International Relations & Security 58
Geography & Cartography 42
Urban Studies 17
Other Social Sciences 16

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