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Sociology Schools in Utah

398 students earned Sociology degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

A Sociology major is the 42nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 341
Associate Degree 40
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 3,640 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Utah

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $92,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,474.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. In their early career, USU grads earn an average salary of $38,826. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU.

#4

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,702 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $41,013. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 44% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU.

#7

Dixie State University

Saint George
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,562 after graduation. 90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,813 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Westminster College Salt Lake will pay a net price of $24,503.

Sociology Careers in UT

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Sociology Professors 31% $89,370
Managers 31% $92,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Economics 874
Political Science & Government 458
Geography & Cartography 193
Anthropology 154
General Social Sciences 127
Criminology 124
International Relations & Security 46
Urban Studies 17

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