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Sociology Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 449 students earned their Sociology degrees in MD.

A Sociology major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 407
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 39.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 32.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Maryland

14,700 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 Maryland

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $87,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,048. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $19,460. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,112 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Bowie State University.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,374 a year.

#6

McDaniel College

Westminster
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,385. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

#8

Salisbury University

Salisbury
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

In their early career, Salisbury grads earn an average salary of $47,391. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Salisbury.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 72% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%.

#10

Goucher College

Baltimore
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,366. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Sociology Careers in MD

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Sociology Professors 7% $74,160
Managers 2% $119,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Economics 1,617
Political Science & Government 1,135
International Relations & Security 759
General Social Sciences 428
Criminology 387
Other Social Sciences 257
Geography & Cartography 181
Anthropology 72

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