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Sociology Schools in Nevada

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

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 39th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 104
Associate Degree 9
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.0%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 19.2%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 7,170 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Nevada

Sociology grads earn an average of $70,990 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Nevada that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. Graduates earn an average $42,832 after graduation.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,930. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,019.

Sociology Careers in NV

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Sociology Professors 25% $51,800
Managers 19% $94,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Political Science & Government 224
Criminology 177
Economics 147
Anthropology 118
International Relations & Security 49
Urban Studies 35
General Social Sciences 32
Geography & Cartography 23

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