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Sociology Schools in West Virginia

191 students earned Sociology degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Sociology major is the 40th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 185
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 21.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 1,980 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $49,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 8 colleges in West Virginia that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,983. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 79% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#5

Marshall University

Huntington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

In their early career, Fairmont State grads earn an average salary of $34,102. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. In their early career, WVSU grads earn an average salary of $29,408.

Sociology Careers in WV

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Sociology Professors 13% $50,010
Managers 6% $69,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Political Science & Government 290
Criminology 151
Geography & Cartography 54
Economics 42
International Relations & Security 31
General Social Sciences 14
Anthropology 13
Other Social Sciences 2

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