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Sociology in Rhode Island

Sociology Schools in Rhode Island

102 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 49th most popular major in the state.

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 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Master’s Degree 4

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Rhode Island

890 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $114,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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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
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $41,767. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,694.

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#4

Brown University

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

This private school has an average net price of $27,157. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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#6

Bryant University

Smithfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $40,331. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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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

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