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Sociology Schools in Missouri

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

A Sociology major is the 59th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 282
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 21.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Missouri

There are 4,160 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Missouri

Sociology grads earn an average of $93,490 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Missouri that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,811 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. An average student at WUSTL will pay a net price of $26,921. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

In their early career, SLU grads earn an average salary of $53,847. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,301. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#6

Columbia College

Columbia
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.90%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. In their early career, UMKC grads earn an average salary of $43,346. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
9% Graduation Rate
1,400 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.10 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,219 after earning their degree at this institution. 23% of the teachers are full time.

#9

College of the Ozarks

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,489 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Hard Work U. 70% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,600 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Missouri Southern.

Sociology Careers in MO

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Sociology Professors 17% $75,870
Managers 10% $93,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Political Science & Government 574
Economics 420
Criminology 370
Anthropology 205
Geography & Cartography 114
International Relations & Security 88
General Social Sciences 47
Archeology 14

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