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Sociology Schools in Minnesota

264 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 247
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $45,056 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $17,159.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

#5

Hamline University

Saint Paul
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,060 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

A typical student attending UMN Duluth will pay a net price of $18,505. 90% of students get financical aid. 86% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $24,696.

#9

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,898. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $31,066.

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
Sociology Professors 4% $76,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Economics 847
Political Science & Government 685
Criminology 253
International Relations & Security 202
Geography & Cartography 143
Anthropology 109
Other Social Sciences 82
General Social Sciences 60

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