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Overview for Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Careers for Sociology Majors

A major in Sociology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sociology

Top 12 Arkansas Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR
 6
(7.3%)
Less Selective$8,740 
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
 15
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$8,821 
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
 22
(2.6%)
Less Selective$8,274 
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Hendrix College
Conway, AR
 5
(2.6%)
Less Selective$26,080 
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
 24
(2.3%)
Open Admissions$14,304 
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
 5
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$18,400 
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR
 8
(1.9%)
Less Selective$8,106 
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University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
 26
(1.8%)
Highly Selective$11,605 
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
 6
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$9,236 
University of Arkansas Main Campus
Fayetteville, AR
 25
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,888 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.