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Sociology in Minnesota

Sociology Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 279 students earned their Sociology degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 65th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 258
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Minnesota

There are 9,620 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $81,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,699. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

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Hamline University

Saint Paul
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Hamline. An average student at Hamline will pay a net price of $21,691. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,340. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#9

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. An average student at Augsburg will pay a net price of $24,183.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,233.

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Sociology Careers in MN

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Managers 7% $118,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Economics 847
Political Science & Government 685
International Relations & Security 202
Geography & Cartography 143
Anthropology 109
Other Social Sciences 82
General Social Sciences 60
Urban Studies 55

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