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Sociology Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 99 students earned their Sociology degrees in RI.

In this state, Sociology is the 57th most popular major out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.2%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 890 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $114,660, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Providence College

Providence
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,338. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,888 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $51,827 after graduation.

#4

Brown University

Providence
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

In their early career, Brown grads earn an average salary of $60,341. 92% of the teachers are full time. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Bryant University

Smithfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

In their early career, JWU Providence grads earn an average salary of $36,268. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at JWU Providence. An average student at JWU Providence will pay a net price of $28,582.

Sociology Careers in RI

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Managers 4% $114,950
Sociology Professors 0% $96,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Economics 375
Political Science & Government 324
Criminology 115
International Relations & Security 70
Anthropology 50
General Social Sciences 27
Urban Studies 18
Geography & Cartography 18

View all majors related to Sociology

View Nationwide Sociology Report

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