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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 14 Colorado Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
 108
(14.6%)
Less Selective$14,539 
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO
 22
(6.4%)
Moderately Selective$11,686 
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
 37
(5.3%)
Moderately Selective$15,162 
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Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO
 22
(5.0%)
Less Selective$12,754 
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
 29
(4.9%)
Most Selective$35,844 
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
 51
(4.4%)
Moderately Selective$16,313 
Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO
 21
(4.0%)
Less Selective$13,512 
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University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
 220
(3.8%)
Less Selective$26,756 
 University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
 61
(3.6%)
Moderately Selective$19,366 
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
 58
(2.9%)
Less Selective$14,082 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.