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Sociology in Georgia

Sociology Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 623 students earned their Sociology degrees in GA.

In this state, Sociology is the 27th most popular major out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 565
Associate Degree 21
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 42.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Georgia

There are 14,630 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Georgia

Sociology grads earn an average of $88,790 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,202. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,117. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,993. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia.

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Emory University

Atlanta
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSU.

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Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,722.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,488 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.83 years to complete their degree at Savannah State University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,867.

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Sociology Careers in GA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Managers 9% $109,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
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