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Sociology in Utah

Sociology Schools in Utah

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

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 327
Associate Degree 28
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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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
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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113 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,565. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. This public school has an average net price of $12,620.

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#4

Salt Lake Community College

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

91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $10,514. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Dixie State University

Saint George
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. This public school has an average net price of $9,011. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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#9

Snow College

Ephraim
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,668. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,457. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Sociology Careers in UT

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
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
International Relations & Security 46
Urban Studies 17
Archeology 14

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